Hampshire · London and the South East
Carter's Clay Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Carter's Clay, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Carter's Clay questions
How do I find out if my home in Carter's Clay is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Carter's Clay within the area you cover?
Yes, Carter's Clay is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
How do I book a survey in Carter's Clay?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Carter's Clay
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We’re often asked to look into loose pots and cracked flaunching and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Carter's Clay, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are 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: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Carter's Clay (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Carter's Clay can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
What affects the price in Carter's Clay
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why act early in Carter's Clay
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Carter's Clay
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Carter's Clay?
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
Local roofs and buyers in Carter's Clay
Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 1.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Carter's Clay goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Carter's Clay, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Banks and Carter's Clay Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Carter's Clay, we cover Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Carter's Clay
We work in homes and buildings around Kings Arms Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Carter's Clay is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).