Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Catherington
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Catherington.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Catherington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Catherington: what you get
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you’ve noticed ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and flashings that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Catherington are listed or sit 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Catherington (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Catherington
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Catherington
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Catherington?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. 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. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Catherington
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Rowlands Castle station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Catherington, the roof can be surveyed. Across Hampshire, we cover Catherington. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in PO8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Catherington: Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Near you in Catherington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horndean Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Catherington is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Catherington includes Windmill Hill.
What else we do in Catherington
Catherington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Catherington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Catherington?
Yes, Catherington is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Catherington?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.