Hampshire · London and the South East
Leigh Park Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Leigh Park, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Leigh Park: what you get
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you’re worried about worn or lifted lead flashings and signs of past leaks inside the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Smaller places like Leigh Park frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you are buying in Leigh Park or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Leigh Park (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common roof problems in Leigh Park
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- A ridge or slope that dips
For an older house near a landmark like St Francis, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Being in a smaller place like Leigh Park doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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 beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Leigh Park
Is the coastal weather around Leigh Park hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is Leigh Park within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
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. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Leigh Park
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leigh Park
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 with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Leigh Park: local notes
Leigh Park lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 1.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Leigh Park goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Havant station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Leigh Park is about 1 mile north of Havant, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Leigh Park for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Leigh Park and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across PO9 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Riders Lane, Iping Avenue and Sunwood Road. We also cover Havant (1 mile south), Durrants (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Rowlands Castle (2 miles north-east) and Langstone (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
What’s near Leigh Park
Around Leigh Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Albans Church and Park Community School. The nearest railway station is Havant station, roughly 1 mile south. A little further out are Warblington Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Leigh Park includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.