Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Swanwick Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Lower Swanwick? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Swanwick and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lower Swanwick and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Swanwick
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you are worried about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and gutters choked with leaves and moss, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Lower Swanwick makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Lower Swanwick (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Questions from Lower Swanwick
Is my home in Lower Swanwick listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Lower Swanwick hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. For an older or listed building in a place like Lower Swanwick, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of customers satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Lower Swanwick, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Buying a home or a new roof in Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Bursledon station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Leonard, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. With Medieval Merchant's House about 4.8 miles west, the area around Lower Swanwick has a long history. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Swanwick for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
We work across SO31 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road. If you are just outside Lower Swanwick, we cover Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lower Swanwick
Around Lower Swanwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn. There’s a railway station in Lower Swanwick itself: Bursledon station. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Lower Swanwick include Swanwick Lakes.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Lower Swanwick, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.