Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Knightwood, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Knightwood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Why act early in Knightwood
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Around Knightwood, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Knightwood
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about quick fixes on flashings and valleys and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Knightwood, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Knightwood. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Knightwood (SO53, SO52)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Knightwood
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Chandlers Ford station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Knightwood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Knightwood: local notes
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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 3.7 miles south lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Knightwood has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as St Francis are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Knightwood 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.
Every address in SO53 and SO52 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
Near you in Knightwood
Around Knightwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Toynbee School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Knightwood
Is drone flying allowed in Knightwood?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Knightwood. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Knightwood?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we can’t promise any saving.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Knightwood and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
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.