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Pre-purchase roof survey in Mount Pleasant, Hampshire
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Mount Pleasant? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Common roof problems in Mount Pleasant
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
If you let a flat or house near Sway station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Mount Pleasant
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Mount Pleasant, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Mount Pleasant (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Mount Pleasant
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Mount Pleasant, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Mount Pleasant
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Mount Pleasant?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Mount Pleasant is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Mount Pleasant listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Mount Pleasant, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mount Pleasant
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Mount Pleasant homes and their roofs
Mount Pleasant is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off 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 strong wind or heavy rain. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Whatever the street in Mount Pleasant, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Mount Pleasant is about 2 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Bookings from Mount Pleasant are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Mount Pleasant is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO41 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Mount Pleasant Lane and Kings Hyde, all of which we cover. Other places close to Mount Pleasant include Battramsley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-east), Warborne (2 miles east) and Lymington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Mount Pleasant
In Mount Pleasant, that means homes and buildings near The Hobler Public House, among other places. The closest station to Mount Pleasant is Sway station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.9 miles south-east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Mount Pleasant includes Milford on Sea LNR.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.