Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kingsmead, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Kingsmead, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Common questions in Kingsmead
Is Kingsmead in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Kingsmead as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingsmead?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long does the survey visit take?
It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Kingsmead
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at blocked or leaking gutters and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and the roof space.
Being in a small place like Kingsmead makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Kingsmead (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Kingsmead
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Towns and villages near Kingsmead
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Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Kingsmead often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground 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.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Kingsmead homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Around Kingsmead, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Kingsmead is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Kingsmead and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO17 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Woodend (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north), Shirrell Heath (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east) and Shedfield (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Near you in Kingsmead
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Roebuck pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Botley station, about 4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
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. Each defect is explained in plain words, 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. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Kingsmead
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlords with a home close to Botley station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you will get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included