Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Firgo, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Firgo. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Firgo, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Firgo
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. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. Typical surveys look at bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Being in a small place like Firgo 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, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Firgo (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Firgo: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Roofs in Firgo get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the RG28 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Firgo include Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Near you in Firgo
For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Places near Firgo
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Why get it checked now?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. In a place like Firgo, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Firgo, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for Firgo
Do you cover Firgo?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Firgo is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Firgo?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Firgo
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks