Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Battramsley
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Battramsley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Battramsley
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, 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. Typical surveys look at lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and signs of past leaks inside the loft, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Older buildings in small places like Battramsley 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Battramsley (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Battramsley
Will you come out to Battramsley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Battramsley, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Battramsley is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Battramsley needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. In a small place like Battramsley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Nearby places to Battramsley
Also in Battramsley
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
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, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Battramsley homes and their roofs
Battramsley 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 a downpour. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you own a rental within reach of Sway station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If you live in an older home near Church of St John, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Battramsley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We visit Battramsley as part of our work across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SO41. We also cover the places around Battramsley: Sandy Down (1 mile north), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Warborne (1 mile south-east) and Pilley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (9 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Battramsley
In Battramsley, that means homes and buildings near Priestlands School, Southlands School and The Hobler Public House. The closest station to Battramsley is Sway station, about 2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Boldre Foreshore.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Battramsley
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.