Hampshire · London and the South East
Furzeley Corner Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Furzeley Corner, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
FAQs for Furzeley Corner
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Furzeley Corner?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Furzeley Corner, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Furzeley Corner is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you work in Furzeley Corner?
Yes. We survey roofs in Furzeley Corner and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Furzeley Corner
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters choked with leaves and moss and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
Being in a small place like Furzeley Corner makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Furzeley Corner (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Furzeley Corner?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Whatever the street in Furzeley Corner, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask for loft access on the day
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
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 will suggest who to ask.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Furzeley Corner
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Furzeley Corner
Furzeley Corner lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Landlords with a home close to Cosham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Furzeley Corner is about 1 mile west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We visit Furzeley Corner as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hampshire, we cover Furzeley Corner and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: PO7. Whether your property is on Furzeley Corner, Sheepwash Lane and Furzeley Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Furzeley Corner include Soake (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile east), Purbrook Heath (2 miles south), Hart Plain (2 miles east) and Cowplain (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Furzeley Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mead End pub and Cowplain Community School. The nearest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 3.3 miles south. A little further out are Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Furzeley Corner can have low, tight loft 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 arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.