Hampshire · London and the South East
Furzey Lodge Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Furzey Lodge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings, as far as we can see them safely.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Furzey Lodge: what you get
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
For a small place like Furzey Lodge, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Furzey Lodge (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Furzey Lodge often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. In a place like Furzey Lodge, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Furzey Lodge: local notes
Furzey Lodge is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Historic houses like Beaulieu Palace House, about 1.2 miles east, show how far back building around Furzey Lodge goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. If you let a flat or house near Beaulieu Road station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We visit Furzey Lodge as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Furzey Lodge and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SO42. We also cover East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles 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 (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Furzey Lodge
For rail, the closest station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Request records of any re-roofing
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Furzey Lodge: your questions answered
Is Furzey Lodge within the area you cover?
Yes. Furzey Lodge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Furzey Lodge listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Furzey Lodge?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.