Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Droxford
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Droxford, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Droxford
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat extension roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Droxford may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Droxford (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Droxford
Is Droxford within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Droxford is listed?
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 do I book a survey in Droxford?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Droxford
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and All Saints: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Whatever the street in Droxford, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Droxford is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. In Droxford, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO32 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Union Lane and The Park. We also cover Brockbridge (1 mile north-east), Meonstoke (1 mile north-east), Soberton (1 mile south), Corhampton (1 mile north) and Exton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Droxford
In Droxford, that means homes and buildings near The Bakers Arms. A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Droxford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Droxford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.