Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cheriton, Hampshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Cheriton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cheriton
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We’re frequently asked to look into standing water on a flat extension roof and worn or lifted lead flashings, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Cheriton, 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
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.
- Location
- Cheriton (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Cheriton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Common roof problems in Cheriton
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
Cheriton questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cheriton?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Cheriton within the area you cover?
Yes. Cheriton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not 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.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Places near Cheriton
Also in Cheriton
Cheriton homes and their roofs
With Hinton Ampner House about 0.8 miles south-east, Cheriton 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Cheriton is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Roofs in Cheriton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Cheriton. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SO24. Streets in the area include Lower Lamborough Lane, Raebarn Close and Markall Close. We also cover Hinton Ampner (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bramdean (2 miles east), New Alresford (2 miles north) and Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Cheriton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Flowerpots Inn, among other places. The countryside around Cheriton includes Beacon Hill and Shutts Copse.