Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crofton, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Crofton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Crofton
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and flashings that have lifted or split, on gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Crofton, 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. Whether you are 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Crofton (PO14, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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 ahead of time.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Crofton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Read more
Nearby places to Crofton
More services for Crofton
Crofton homes and their roofs
Crofton lies within about 2 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 cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Crofton, the roof can be surveyed. Across Hampshire, we cover Crofton.
Surveys in PO14 and PO13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Crofton
We work in homes and buildings around Baycroft School and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit and the streets around them. Crofton’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Crofton includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Common questions in Crofton
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Crofton?
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.
Is my home in Crofton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Common roof problems in Crofton
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
For an older house near a landmark such as Peel Common Mission Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Crofton
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes