Hampshire · London and the South East
Northney Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Northney, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Northney
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. If you’re worried about flashings that have lifted or split and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Northney may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Northney (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Northney: local notes
Northney lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Warblington Castle, about 1.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northney. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Northney and nearby. Northney is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
Every address in PO11 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Northney: North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Northney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eames Farm and The Ship Inn, among other places. The closest station to Northney is Warblington station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Hayling Billy.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Northney can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Northney, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Northney
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we’re asked to look at in Northney
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, but corroded nails let slates slip. That kind of wear is common on older roofs and easy to miss from the ground.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Warblington station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Northney
Is my home in Northney listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Northney?
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 as you book.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Northney
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you’re tied in, with photos of anything that needs attention. Around Northney, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Northney
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.