Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Newfound, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Newfound from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newfound
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 doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. If you’re worried about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Newfound, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Newfound (RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Newfound
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
With The Vyne about 4.8 miles north-east, the area around Newfound has a long history. 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.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Newfound
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church like St John's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Newfound, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Newfound is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across RG23 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Newfound
In Newfound, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub and Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School. Newfound’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Newfound include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
Also near Newfound
What else we do in Newfound
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Newfound, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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FAQs for Newfound
Do you cover Newfound?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Newfound is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Newfound?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newfound
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys