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Pre-purchase roof survey in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Chilworth Old Village, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. The wider area around Chilworth Old Village has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 2.8 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near Chandlers Ford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Chilworth Old Village is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Southampton coverage includes Chilworth Old Village and the places around it.
Here we cover the SO16 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you are just outside Chilworth Old Village, we cover Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chilworth Old Village
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cantell School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Chilworth Old Village includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilworth Old Village
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. 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 will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. Typical surveys look at worn or lifted lead flashings and damp timbers or stains in the loft, on natural slate, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Chilworth Old Village are listed or sit 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’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Chilworth Old Village property owners
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
When to book a survey in Chilworth Old Village
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Take an older house close to Church of St Denys: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chilworth Old Village
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Chilworth Old Village often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Chilworth Old Village
How do I find out if my home in Chilworth Old Village 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Chilworth Old Village?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
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 whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How do I book a survey in Chilworth Old Village?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.