Hampshire · London and the South East
Neatham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Neatham and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof survey in Neatham: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey seven days a week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or lifted lead flashings and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Older buildings in small places like Neatham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Neatham (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
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 call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, 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. Somewhere like Neatham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Neatham
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
Take an older house close to Holy Rood Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Bentworth Hall, about 4.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Neatham. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. 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.
Neatham is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Neatham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Neatham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: GU34. We also cover the places around Neatham: Holybourne (1 mile north-west), Wyck (1 mile south-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile north-east), Alton (2 miles south-west) and East Worldham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Neatham
In Neatham, that means homes and buildings near Treloar School, White Hart pub and Eggar's School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.6 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Holybourne Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Neatham
Plenty of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. For an older or listed building in a place like Neatham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Neatham: your questions answered
Do you cover Neatham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Neatham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Neatham within the area you cover?
Yes, Neatham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Neatham?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.