Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Horseport, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Horseport from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Horseport
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Breamore House about 3 miles north, the area around Horseport has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Horseport is in Hampshire. We cover Horseport and the rest of Hampshire. Horseport is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SP6 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road. We also cover the places around Horseport: Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Horseport
We work in homes and buildings around The Burgate School and Sixth Form and The George Inn. Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (less than half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Horseport
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. We survey natural slate, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or lifted lead flashings and old water stains in the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Horseport, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re 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 written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Horseport (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horseport
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Why act early in Horseport
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around Horseport can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horseport
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
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What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Horseport can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common roof problems in Horseport
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
Common questions in Horseport
Is Horseport within the area you cover?
Yes, Horseport is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Horseport is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.