Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Liss, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Liss, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Liss
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a report with photos and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, the roof space and natural slate, and people most often book us about gutters choked with leaves and moss and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
Houses in smaller places like Liss can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Liss (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Liss homes and their roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Liss 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.
Liss is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Liss can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across GU33 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Shotterfield Terrace and Greenfields and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in West Liss (1 mile south-west), The Mint (1 mile north-east), Liss Forest (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile south-east) and Durford Wood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Liss
In Liss, that means homes and buildings near Whistle Stop pub and the streets around them. Liss has its own railway station: Liss station. Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Liss includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you are tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. On a bungalow or cottage around Liss, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Liss
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
FAQs for Liss
Will you come out to Liss?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Liss?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Liss is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through 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.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Liss
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
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.