Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brockbridge, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Brockbridge, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
FAQs for Brockbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brockbridge?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Brockbridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Brockbridge is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Brockbridge
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat extension roof and flashings that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Brockbridge, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Brockbridge (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Brockbridge homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For any home in Brockbridge, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Brockbridge is about 4 miles east of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire. If you are in Brockbridge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes Brockbridge and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SO32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane, Union Lane and High Street. You’ll find Brockbridge on the A32, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Droxford (1 mile south-west), Meonstoke (1 mile north-east), Corhampton (1 mile north), Exton (1 mile north) and Soberton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Brockbridge
We work in homes and buildings around The Bakers Arms, among other places. Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Brockbridge, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
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What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Brockbridge
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary and All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report