Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in North Gorley
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Gorley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- A ridge or slope that dips
About our pre-purchase roof survey in North Gorley
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you’ve noticed a ridge or slope that dips and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like North Gorley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- North Gorley (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on any day of the week, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. In a small place like North Gorley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for North Gorley property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Common questions in North Gorley
Will you come out to North Gorley?
Yes, North Gorley is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover North Gorley?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and North Gorley is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
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Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. 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. For a village or hamlet like North Gorley, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
North Gorley homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. About 4.5 miles north lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around North Gorley has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Ascension are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
North Gorley is in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Gorley. Across Hampshire, we cover North Gorley. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SP6 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Near you in North Gorley
In North Gorley, that means homes and buildings near The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Landlord and commercial surveys in North Gorley
Landlords, agents and building managers in North Gorley and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.