Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cadnam, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Cadnam, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Cadnam: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Cadnam?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Cadnam is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Cadnam
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. Common reasons to book are gutters choked with leaves and moss and old water stains in the roof space, on natural slate, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Cadnam may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Cadnam (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Cadnam: local notes
Cadnam lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Landford Manor lies about 4.6 miles north-west, so building around Cadnam goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Cadnam for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Cadnam is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SO40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road. Other places close to Cadnam include Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
What’s near Cadnam
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart pub, among other places. The closest station to Cadnam is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Cadnam includes Copythorne Common.
Towns and villages near Cadnam
What else we do in Cadnam
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Cadnam, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Cadnam
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Cadnam
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst New Forest station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, frequently over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.