Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bedhampton
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Bedhampton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
The survey, step by step
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 make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to Bedhampton is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bedhampton
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Bedhampton, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Bedhampton (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Bedhampton
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Arranging work in a smaller place like Bedhampton is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Bedhampton
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bedhampton: local notes
Bedhampton is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. With Warblington Castle about 1.7 miles south-east, the area around Bedhampton has a long history. 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. If you let a flat or house near Bedhampton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Bedhampton is about 1 mile south-west of Havant, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Bedhampton and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Bedhampton.
All of PO9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Palk Road, Knox Road and Mill Lane. We also cover Farlington (1 mile south-west), Purbrook (2 miles north-west), Drayton (2 miles west), Widley (2 miles west) and Waterlooville (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Fareham (8 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (11 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Around Bedhampton
Around Bedhampton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Havant College and The Golden Lion pub and the streets around them. Bedhampton has its own railway station: Bedhampton station. A little further out are Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bedhampton
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Bedhampton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Bedhampton questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bedhampton, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Is Bedhampton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.