Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Badger Farm, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Badger Farm, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Badger Farm
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about chimney mortar that has eroded and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
Smaller places like Badger Farm often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Badger Farm or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Badger Farm (SO22, SO23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Badger Farm
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church such as Saint Luke are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Badger Farm is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. In Badger Farm, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Badger Farm. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO22 and SO23 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Fox Lane, Hubert Road and Edward Road or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Badger Farm on the A3090, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Badger Farm include Stanmore (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Bar End (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Near you in Badger Farm
We work in homes and buildings around St. Cross Park, The Bell Inn Public House and Kings' School. The closest station to Badger Farm is Winchester station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1 mile north) and Winchester Castle (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Badger Farm includes Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Badger Farm
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It is often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blocked or leaking gutters
If you own a rental within reach of Winchester station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Parking around Badger Farm is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Badger Farm
Is Badger Farm in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Badger Farm is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Badger Farm within the area you cover?
Yes, Badger Farm is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Badger Farm
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and letting agents in Badger Farm book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, frequently over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.
Nearby places to Badger Farm
Also in Badger Farm
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.