Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Blackmoor, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Blackmoor? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Blackmoor and across Hampshire.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Blackmoor
Buyers in Blackmoor and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. 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 arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Typical surveys look at cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, across lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Blackmoor, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Blackmoor (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Buying a home or a new roof in Blackmoor
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like St Matthew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you let a flat or house near Liss station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Blackmoor is about 5 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Blackmoor is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Blackmoor and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across GU33 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Blackmoor Road and Sotherington Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Woolmer (1 mile south-east), Greatham (1 mile south), Longmoor (2 miles south-east), Passfield (2 miles east) and Weavers Down (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Blackmoor
Around Blackmoor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mill Chase Academy, among other places. The closest station to Blackmoor is Liss station, about 3.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Blackmoor can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
Blackmoor questions
Is Blackmoor within the area you cover?
Yes, Blackmoor is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Blackmoor in the area you cover?
Yes, Blackmoor is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
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.
Other services in Blackmoor
Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Older and listed buildings around Blackmoor may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.