Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Burgate Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Lower Burgate? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Burgate and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
FAQs for Lower Burgate
How do I find out if my home in Lower Burgate is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Lower Burgate in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Lower Burgate is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when booking.
How do I book a survey in Lower Burgate?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Burgate
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. You get a report with photos. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Burgate 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Lower Burgate (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Lower Burgate
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Outbuildings and barns around Lower Burgate are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
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What else we do in Lower Burgate
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Lower Burgate, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Burgate: local notes
The wider area around Lower Burgate has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 2.2 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Lower Burgate is in Hampshire. We visit Lower Burgate as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of SP6 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Kingfisher Drive, Grebe Place and Salisbury Road. We also cover the places around Lower Burgate: Tinkers Cross (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile north), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west), Horseport (1 mile south) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
What’s near Lower Burgate
Around Lower Burgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fordingbridge Infant School and The George Inn. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (1 mile east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Lower Burgate includes Blashford Lakes.
Useful tips for Lower Burgate property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Let us know your timetable
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we cannot promise any result.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lower Burgate and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.