Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in East Meon, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for East Meon and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
About our pre-purchase roof survey in East Meon
We survey roofs for buyers in East Meon and across London and the South East. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at blocked or leaking gutters and old water stains in the roof space, across lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like East Meon are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- East Meon (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around East Meon, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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 photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
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 send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
East Meon homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Petersfield station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in East Meon for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. East Meon is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in GU32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to East Meon include Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Landmarks near East Meon
In East Meon, that means homes and buildings near The George Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). Open spaces near East Meon include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Questions from East Meon
Is East Meon in the area you cover?
Yes, East Meon is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to East Meon?
Yes, East Meon is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in East Meon?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Why it’s worth a survey now in East Meon
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around East Meon can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in East Meon
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Places near East Meon
What else we do in East Meon
What affects the price in East Meon
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.