Hampshire · London and the South East
Highwood Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Highwood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Old water stains in the roof space
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Highwood
To price your survey, we check:
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Highwood, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Highwood
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and flashings that have lifted or split, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles.
Being in a small place like Highwood makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Highwood (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Highwood
What else we do in Highwood
What happens if roof problems are left?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Highwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Highwood
With Avon Tyrrell House about 4.6 miles south, Highwood sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
The streets around a church such as St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Highwood is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Highwood, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Highwood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover Hangersley (1 mile south), Rockford (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile south-east), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east) and Blashford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Highwood
We work in homes and buildings around Ringwood School Academy and Alice Lisle Inn. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Highwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Highwood
Is Highwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Highwood is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Highwood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can I take the findings back to 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.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Useful tips for Highwood property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.