Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Green, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Lower Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Green
Buyers in Lower Green and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, on clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Green are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Lower Green (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Lower Green
Is my home in Lower Green listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Lower Green?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
Nearby places to Lower Green
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Green
Landlords and letting agents in Lower Green book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Lower Green homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Liss station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Lower Green is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Lower Green, we can come and survey your property. Lower Green is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU33 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Lower Green include Hawkley (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile south), Empshott (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Selborne (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north) and Waterlooville (13 miles south).
What’s near Lower Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hawkley Inn. The closest station to Lower Green is Liss station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Goleigh Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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 do not climb up for a closer look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Useful tips for Lower Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Let us know your timetable
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Lower Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.