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Pre-purchase roof survey in Botley, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Botley and across Hampshire.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Let us know your timetable
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Botley
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s frequently not the individual flat owner. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat extension roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks.
Smaller places like Botley frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in Botley or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Botley (SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Botley
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. Homes in smaller places like Botley can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What affects the price in Botley
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to Botley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Botley
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Local roofs and buyers in Botley
Botley is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Botley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
With South Stoneham House about 4.6 miles west, the area around Botley has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Botley station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cover Botley and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
Every address in SO30 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close, all of which we cover. Botley is on the A334, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Botley: Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Botley
Around Botley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wildern School, Wildern School and The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Botley is Botley station, about 0.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Botley includes Swanwick Lakes.
Common questions in Botley
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Botley?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Botley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Botley within the area you cover?
Yes, Botley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.