Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Chithurst, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Chithurst, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, frequently over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Chithurst
We survey roofs for buyers in Chithurst and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey the roof space, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Some older homes in villages like Chithurst 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Chithurst (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Chithurst
What else we do in Chithurst
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Chithurst
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Chithurst Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. With Cowdray House about 3.1 miles east, the area around Chithurst has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Chithurst across London and South East England. Chithurst is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across the GU31 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Chithurst, we cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chithurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Keeper's Arms Public House. Chithurst’s nearest station is Liphook station, about 4.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Chithurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chithurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Chithurst: your questions answered
Will you come out to Chithurst?
Yes, Chithurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Chithurst in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.