Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ibsley, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ibsley and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ibsley and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ibsley
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. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We are frequently asked to look into worn or lifted lead flashings and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Being in a small place like Ibsley 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 booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Ibsley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Why act early in Ibsley
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Around Ibsley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ibsley
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Ibsley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Ibsley homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Around Ibsley, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. The streets around a church like Church of St Martins are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Ibsley is in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Ibsley, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across BH24 for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Mockbeggar Lane and Salisbury Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile south-east), Ellingham (1 mile south-west) and South Gorley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Ibsley
Around Ibsley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Beams Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.9 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Common questions in Ibsley
Is Ibsley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Ibsley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Book once your offer is accepted
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.