Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brook, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Brook. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Brook
Some roofs can’t be seen well from ground level or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and old water stains in the roof space.
Being in a small place like Brook makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Brook (SO43)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Brook
Do you cover smaller places like Brook?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brook?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Brook
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
For landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Brook
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Brook, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Local roofs and buyers in Brook
With Landford Manor about 4.1 miles north, Brook sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Brook for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Brook is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO43 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Brook: Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Brook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Green Dragon Inn. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Copythorne Common.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Request records of any re-roofing
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
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What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Brook, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.