Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Little Holbury, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Holbury, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Little Holbury questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Little Holbury, take more of a battering?
It can do. Little Holbury is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Little Holbury?
Yes, Little Holbury is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Holbury
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’re worried about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys alike.
Being in a small place like Little Holbury makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Little Holbury (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Little Holbury. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask for loft access on the day
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Holbury: local notes
Little Holbury lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building around Little Holbury goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Little Holbury is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SO45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Little Holbury, we cover Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Around Little Holbury
In Little Holbury, that means homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Netley station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). For a walk, there is Mercury Marshes.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Little Holbury
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Older and listed buildings around Little Holbury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Little Holbury
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Little Holbury?
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from the ground.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Landlords with a home close to Netley station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Little Holbury, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s 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.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.