Hampshire · London and the South East
Burley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Burley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burley
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
In a village or hamlet like Burley, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
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, whichever applies.
- Where
- Burley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burley
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Burley
With Avon Tyrrell House about 2.3 miles south-west, Burley 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Sway station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Burley is in Hampshire. If you’re in Burley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on The Mall, The Cross and Doveys Close. We also cover the places around Burley: Burley Street (1 mile north-west), Bagnum (2 miles west), Foulford (2 miles north-west), Crow (3 miles west) and Forest Corner (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (8 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), New Milton (5 miles south) and Ringwood (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Burley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Burley Inn. For rail, the closest station is Sway station, roughly 5 miles south-east of the centre. For a walk, there’s Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere as small as Burley, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Burley
Do you cover smaller places like Burley?
Yes, Burley is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Burley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How do I book a survey in Burley?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Common roof problems in Burley
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Also near Burley
Also in Burley
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Share the report with your solicitor
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.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.