Hampshire · London and the South East
Bashley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Bashley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Bashley
We survey roofs for buyers in Bashley and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Bashley, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Bashley (BH25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t 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.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bashley
Bashley lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near New Milton station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark like St John, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Bashley is in Hampshire. If you are in Bashley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the BH25 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on St Johns Road, Ossemsley South Drive and Bashley Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ossemsley (1 mile north-west), Wootton (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-east), Tiptoe (1 mile east) and Mead End (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bashley
Around Bashley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Arnewood School, The Rising Sun pub and Tiptoe Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is New Milton station, roughly 1.3 miles south. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (5 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we’re asked to look at in Bashley
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- A ridge or slope that dips
Highcliffe Castle, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bashley. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Common questions in Bashley
Is Bashley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Bashley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, 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.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Bashley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Let us know your timetable
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.