Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lowford, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Lowford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Common questions in Lowford
How do I find out if my home in Lowford is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lowford?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Lowford is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Lowford?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lowford
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat extension roof and old water stains in the roof space.
Around Lowford, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Lowford (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
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’re tied in. Arranging work in a smaller place like Lowford is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Local roofs and buyers in Lowford
Lowford lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near 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 high wind or heavy rain. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
For landlords with property near Bursledon station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as St Paul’s Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lowford. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lowford and the places around it.
We survey roofs across SO31 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close. We also cover the places around Lowford: Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Around Lowford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Lowford is Bursledon station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lowford include Netley Common.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Towns and villages near Lowford
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Roof by roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
What we’re asked to look at in Lowford
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have lifted or split
With Medieval Merchant's House about 3.7 miles west, the area around Lowford 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.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Lowford, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.