Hampshire · London and the South East
Linwood Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Linwood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Linwood
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Common reasons to book are signs of past leaks inside the loft and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Older buildings in small places like Linwood may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Linwood (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
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 typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Linwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Linwood
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Linwood?
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Problems we come across often include:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
For any home in Linwood, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- What insurance they carry
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Linwood
Do you cover smaller places like Linwood?
Yes. Linwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Linwood in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Linwood is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
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’ll talk about access as you book.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Linwood
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Whether the property is in Linwood itself or nearby, the inspection covers whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
Linwood is in Hampshire. Roofs in Linwood get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Linwood is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: BH24. Other places close to Linwood include South Gorley (2 miles west), Mockbeggar (2 miles west), Highwood (2 miles south-west), Rockford (2 miles south-west) and Hangersley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south) and Ringwood (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Linwood
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.1 miles north). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Useful tips for Linwood property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Linwood
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.