Hampshire · London and the South East
Buriton Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Buriton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
FAQs for Buriton
Will you come out to Buriton?
Yes, Buriton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Buriton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Buriton: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Buriton may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Buriton (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Buriton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
Useful tips for Buriton property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
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. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Buriton can have low, tight loft 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.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Buriton, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Buriton
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you. Around Buriton, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Buriton
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Buriton
Uppark, about 3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Buriton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. For landlords with property near Petersfield station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Buriton is about 2 miles south of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in Buriton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on High Street, Heatherfield and Petersfield Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Weston (1 mile north-west), Nursted (2 miles east), Ramsdean (2 miles north-west), Chalton (3 miles south) and Blendworth (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (8 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (5 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north) and Waterlooville (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Buriton
We work in homes and buildings around The Nest pub, The Petersfield School and Ditcham Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (1.8 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Head Down.