Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in North Baddesley, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in North Baddesley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in North Baddesley
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
Smaller places like North Baddesley frequently 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 ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around North Baddesley. 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. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- North Baddesley (SO52)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Blocked gutters on homes around North Baddesley overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in North Baddesley
North Baddesley lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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.
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.1 miles south-east, show how far back building around North Baddesley goes. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
North Baddesley is about 2 miles south-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in North Baddesley and the surrounding area. North Baddesley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Surveys in SO52 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Firgrove Close, Rosslyn Close and Upper Crescent Road. We also cover Toothill (1 mile south-west), Chilworth Old Village (1 mile south-east), Ashfield (2 miles south-west), Romsey (2 miles north-west) and Rownhams (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (5 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (3 miles east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
What’s near North Baddesley
Around North Baddesley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Mountbatten School and the streets around them. The closest station to North Baddesley is Romsey station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and King Johns House (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near North Baddesley include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What else we do in North Baddesley
Common questions in North Baddesley
Do you cover smaller places like North Baddesley?
Yes, North Baddesley is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are there drone restrictions around North Baddesley?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. North Baddesley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like North Baddesley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in North Baddesley?
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
The streets around a church such as All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one