Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in King's Somborne
Pre-purchase roof surveys in King's Somborne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
About our pre-purchase roof survey in King's Somborne
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat extension roof and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, across natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like King's Somborne are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- King's Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around King's Somborne frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Questions from King's Somborne
Do you cover King's Somborne?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and King's Somborne is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is King's Somborne within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable as you book.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in King's Somborne
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Local roofs and buyers in King's Somborne
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around King's Somborne has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 3.2 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. If you’re in King's Somborne, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SO20 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around King's Somborne include the A3057, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near King's Somborne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown Public House and the streets around them. King's Somborne’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
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What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in King's Somborne
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Landlord and commercial surveys in King's Somborne
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.