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Pre-purchase roof survey in Netley, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Netley. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Why act early in Netley
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. In a smaller place like Netley, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Netley
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Netley
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace 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. We survey lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Smaller places like Netley often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Netley. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Netley (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Netley
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Netley, take more of a battering?
It can do. Netley is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Netley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
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’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a survey in Netley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Also near Netley
What else we do in Netley
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Netley?
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Common reasons to book include:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Landlords with a home close to Netley station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Netley: local notes
Netley is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
Medieval Merchant's House, about 3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Netley. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Edward the Confessor, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Netley is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Surveys in Netley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Netley and the places around it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SO31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Station Road, The Crescent and Hunt Avenue, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hound (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Lowford (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east) and Totton (8 miles west).
What’s near Netley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Grove Park Business and Enterprise College, Westwood Woodland Park and The Hamble School, among other places. There is a railway station in Netley itself: Netley station. Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.5 miles east) and Coldeast (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Netley include Mercury Marshes.