Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Langstone
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Langstone and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Langstone
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about a ridge or slope that dips and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
For a small place like Langstone, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Langstone (PO9, PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Langstone
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Langstone?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Langstone?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can I take the findings back to 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.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Share the report with your solicitor
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Book once your offer is accepted
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Langstone
Landlords and agents in Langstone book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Langstone
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Langstone, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Langstone
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Landlords with a home close to Havant station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Langstone
Langstone lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently 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 house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint Nicholas' Chapel, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Warblington Castle, about 0.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Langstone. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Langstone is about 2 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Langstone, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Langstone is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Surveys in PO9 and PO11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Langstone Road and Langstone High Street, all of which we cover. Langstone sits on or near the A3023, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Langstone: Warblington (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile south-east), Denvilles (1 mile north-east), Stoke (1 mile south) and North Hayling (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Langstone
Around Langstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak pub and Warblington School. The nearest railway station is Havant station, roughly 1.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Langstone can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.