Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Milland, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Milland. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Milland
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’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are chimney mortar that has eroded and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
For a small place like Milland, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Milland (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Milland: your questions answered
Will you come out to Milland?
Yes, Milland is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Milland in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Milland is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Towns and villages near Milland
Other services in Milland
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Milland homes and their roofs
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Tuxlith Chapel, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Milland is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Milland for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Milland and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in GU30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Milland Lane, Mill Vale Meadows and Drakeleys Field or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Milland include Trotton Marsh (1 mile south), Borden (2 miles south-west), Rake (2 miles west), Chithurst (2 miles south) and Rogate (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (15 miles south-west) and Petersfield (6 miles west).
What’s near Milland
We work in homes and buildings around The Rising Sun pub. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
When to book a survey in Milland
Most viewings never get near 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, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Cowdray House, about 4.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Milland. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Milland can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.