Hampshire · London and the South East
Bailey Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bailey Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bailey Green
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House, about 4.7 miles west, show how far back building around Bailey Green goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bailey Green is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bailey Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: GU34. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Privett (1 mile south-east), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Bailey Green
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Bailey Green includes Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bailey Green
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and blocked or leaking gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Bailey Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Bailey Green (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Bailey Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bailey Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Bailey Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Bailey Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Bailey Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.