Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bartley
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bartley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bartley
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We are often asked to look into cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and gutters choked with leaves and moss, across the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Bartley, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Bartley (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we are asked to look at in Bartley
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
For any home in Bartley, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the price includes VAT
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bartley
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Bartley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bartley: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Bartley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst New Forest station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cover Bartley and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO40 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Bartley, we cover Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Around Bartley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Haywain pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. In a place like Bartley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bartley
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
FAQs for Bartley
Will you come out to Bartley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bartley?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.