Hampshire · London and the South East
Chandler's Ford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Chandler's Ford.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chandler's Ford: what you get
Buyers in Chandler's Ford and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. If you’ve noticed signs of past leaks inside the loft and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Most homes in a town like Chandler's Ford are houses, so the roof is typically the owner’s alone to look after. That makes a roof defect a cost that falls on you: it is better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. A photo-illustrated written report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Chandler's Ford (SO53, SO51, SO52)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
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The survey, step by step
You do not 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. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In Chandler's Ford, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Local roofs and buyers in Chandler's Ford
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Chandler's Ford is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given.
For landlords with property near Chandlers Ford station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. South Stoneham House lies about 3.4 miles south, so building around Chandler's Ford goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. Take an older house close to St Boniface: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. If you are in Chandler's Ford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Chandler's Ford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SO53, SO51 and SO52 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Chandler's Ford is on the B3043, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
What’s near Chandler's Ford
We work in homes and buildings around Toynbee School and Thornden School. There is a railway station in Chandler's Ford itself: Chandlers Ford station. Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it will not look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. On a house in a town like Chandler's Ford, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chandler's Ford
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chandler's Ford
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
FAQs for Chandler's Ford
Are there drone restrictions around Chandler's Ford?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Chandler's Ford is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chandler's Ford?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.