Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Liss Forest, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Liss Forest, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Liss Forest
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you are worried about ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Liss Forest are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Liss Forest (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Liss Forest
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Liss Forest, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Liss Forest homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Liss station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Liss Forest is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Liss Forest gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Liss Forest and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in GU33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Forest Road, Warren Road and Newfield Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in The Mint (1 mile south-east), Liss (1 mile south), West Liss (1 mile south), Greatham (1 mile north) and Rake (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Liss Forest
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Temple Inn. The nearest railway station is Liss station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and The Romany Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Liss Forest include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Liss Forest
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
What we’re asked to look at in Liss Forest
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
The streets around a church like St Saviour's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Common questions in Liss Forest
Will you come out to Liss Forest?
Yes. Liss Forest is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Liss Forest listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.