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Pre-purchase roof survey in Braishfield, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Braishfield, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Braishfield
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Braishfield, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Braishfield (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Braishfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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When to book a survey in Braishfield
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Mottisfont Abbey lies about 3.3 miles north-west, so building around Braishfield goes back a long way. 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.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Braishfield. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Braishfield homes and their roofs
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 the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Romsey station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Braishfield is about 2 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Braishfield can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Braishfield. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SO51 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like Braishfield Road, Common Hill Road and Newport Lane. We also cover the places around Braishfield: Belbins (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Crampmoor (1 mile south) and Gosport (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Braishfield
Around Braishfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Romsey School and The Wheatsheaf pub. Braishfield’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Braishfield
Do you cover smaller places like Braishfield?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Braishfield?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Braishfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been 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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Braishfield?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t 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.