Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Medstead, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Medstead? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Medstead and across Hampshire.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Medstead: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks alike.
In a smaller place like Medstead, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Medstead (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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FAQs for Medstead
Is Medstead within the area you cover?
Yes, Medstead is covered. Our area covers 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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Medstead?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Why it is worth a survey now in Medstead
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Blocked gutters on homes around Medstead overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Medstead
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Medstead?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Problems we come across often include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their track record with similar roofs
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Medstead: local notes
The wider area around Medstead has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 2.1 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Good Shepherd, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Medstead, the roof can be surveyed. Across Hampshire, we cover Medstead. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Medstead
The closest station to Medstead is Alton station, roughly 4.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Red Hill.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Being in a smaller place like Medstead does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space