Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hipley, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Hipley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hipley?
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Flashings that have lifted or split
For landlords with property near Portchester station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hipley: what you get
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. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We are often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, across gutters and downpipes, the roof space and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Hipley are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Hipley (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hipley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hipley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Hipley within the area you cover?
Yes, Hipley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
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Hipley homes and their roofs
Hipley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Hipley is about 4 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hipley. Across Hampshire, we cover Hipley. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Hipley: Worlds End (1 mile east), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (1 mile north) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
What’s near Hipley
Hipley’s nearest station is Portchester station, about 3.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Hipley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the price in Hipley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- 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 phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hipley
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well.