Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Crowdhill
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Crowdhill and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in Crowdhill: what you get
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We’re frequently asked to look into loose pots and cracked flaunching and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on chimney stacks, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Crowdhill makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Crowdhill (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Request records of any re-roofing
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Crowdhill
The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Crowdhill. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Eastleigh station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. South Stoneham House, about 4.4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crowdhill. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Crowdhill is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Crowdhill, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SO50 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Chestnut Drive and Winchester Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Fisher's Pond (1 mile north), Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Bishopstoke (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Crowdhill
Around Crowdhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The King's School Senior and The Fox & Hounds pub. The nearest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.3 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Crowdhill include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Crowdhill, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
FAQs for Crowdhill
Will you come out to Crowdhill?
Yes, Crowdhill is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are there drone restrictions around Crowdhill?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Crowdhill is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Crowdhill?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Crowdhill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Crowdhill
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.