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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bassett
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Bassett. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Bassett
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Landlords with a home close to Swaythling station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bassett
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and gutters and downpipes.
Smaller places like Bassett 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. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Bassett. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Bassett questions
Is Bassett within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bassett?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Bassett is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: 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 roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Bassett, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bassett
Bassett is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. About 1.5 miles east lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Bassett has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Roofs in Bassett get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Southampton. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, large and small.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SO16, SO17 and SO15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Bassett, we cover Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bassett
In Bassett, that means homes and buildings near The Bellemoor pub, Southampton Common and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. Bassett’s nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Flexford Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bassett
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Bassett, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bassett
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.