Hampshire · London and the South East
Conford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Conford. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Landlord and commercial surveys in Conford
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Conford: what you get
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space, and people most often book us about old water stains in the roof space and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Somewhere as small as Conford, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Conford (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Conford
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Conford is about 2 miles south-east of Bordon, in Hampshire. In Conford, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Conford and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the GU30 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Conford: Passfield (1 mile north-west), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (1 mile south-east), Longmoor (2 miles south-west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Conford
Around Conford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bohunt School. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Conford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Conford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Conford?
Yes, Conford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What else we do in Conford
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Conford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Useful tips for Conford property owners
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Conford
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from the ground.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Whatever the street in Conford, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they won’t be able to tell you
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:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Leave it or get it looked at?
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Conford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.