Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Curbridge, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Curbridge.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Why act early in Curbridge
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Homes in smaller places like Curbridge can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Curbridge
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Curbridge
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat extension roof and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and gutters and downpipes.
In a smaller place like Curbridge, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Curbridge (SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Curbridge homes and their roofs
Curbridge lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Whatever the street in Curbridge, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Curbridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Curbridge is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO30 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Tanners Brook Close, Loddon Close and Oakhanger Close. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Curdridge (1 mile north), Botley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (3 miles north-west), Waltham Chase (3 miles north-east) and Durley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (10 miles east).
What’s near Curbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horse and Jockey pub and the streets around them. Curbridge’s nearest station is Botley station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Curbridge includes Swanwick Lakes.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in Curbridge, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Curbridge
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Curbridge
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Curbridge
Do you carry out roof surveys in Curbridge?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Curbridge is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Curbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Curbridge is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I book a survey in Curbridge?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.