Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hook, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Hook, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hook?
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. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
We are often asked to look at:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
- When you’ll get the report
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Hook
We survey roofs for buyers in Hook and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and loose pots and cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hook, 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Hook (SO31, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Hook can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Hook
Hook is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Hook is about 1 mile south-east of Warsash, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Hook, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SO31 and PO14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Hook: Abshot (1 mile east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Locks Heath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Hook
In Hook, that means homes and buildings near Hamble Common, Jolly Farmer Public House and Brookfield Community School and Language College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, about 2.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (1.8 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
More services for Hook
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
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.
Hook: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hook is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Hook?
Yes, Hook is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. 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 the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.