Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Exton
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Exton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Exton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Exton?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Exton?
Yes, Exton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Exton?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Exton
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat extension roof and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Some older homes in villages like Exton 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Exton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Exton
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Exton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Exton
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. Around Exton, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Exton, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Common roof problems in Exton
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Hinton Ampner House, about 4.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Exton. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Exton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Exton and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SO32. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Exton, we cover Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Exton
We work in homes and buildings around The Shoe Inn, among other places. The countryside around Exton includes St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Exton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.