Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in East Boldre
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in East Boldre. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in East Boldre
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 asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
Being in a small place like East Boldre makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- East Boldre (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Around East Boldre, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Boldre
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
FAQs for East Boldre
Is East Boldre within the area you cover?
Yes. East Boldre is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in East Boldre is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around East Boldre can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Useful tips for East Boldre property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Book once your offer is accepted
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Pre-purchase roof surveys in East Boldre: local notes
East Boldre lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea. About 1.3 miles north-east lies Beaulieu Palace House, a reminder of how long the area around East Boldre has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Paul, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Landlords with a home close to Beaulieu Road station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
East Boldre is about 5 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover East Boldre and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes East Boldre. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO42 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Sweyns Lease, Chapel Lane and Warton Close or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Furzey Lodge (1 mile north), Beaulieu (1 mile north-east), Bailey's Hard (1 mile east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (11 miles north-east).
Near you in East Boldre
Around East Boldre, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Turfcutters Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Boldre include Boldre Foreshore.