Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Godshill, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Godshill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Common roof problems in Godshill
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Take an older house close to St Giles: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Godshill
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey natural slate, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and worn or lifted lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Godshill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Godshill (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Godshill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Godshill
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Godshill and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Godshill: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Godshill?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Godshill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Godshill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Outbuildings and barns around Godshill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Godshill
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Godshill
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Godshill has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 2.9 miles north-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Godshill is in Hampshire. Godshill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Godshill. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Purlieu Lane, Southampton Road and Roger Penny Way, all of which we cover. We also cover Sandy Balls (1 mile south-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Frogham (1 mile south) and Stuckton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Godshill
Around Godshill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fighting Cocks pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes.