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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Nursling
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Nursling. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Nursling, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Nursling
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. Typical surveys look at patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and loose pots and cracked flaunching, on chimney stacks, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and lead flashings and valleys.
Smaller places like Nursling 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. That applies whether you are buying in Nursling or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Nursling (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nursling homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Nursling, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Nursling is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Redbridge station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. With South Stoneham House about 4 miles east, the area around Nursling 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.
Nursling is about 2 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. We survey roofs in Nursling and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Nursling is one of the places in Southampton we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
We survey roofs across the SO16 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Station Road, Chambers Close and Cranmer Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Nursling include Hillyfields (1 mile south), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east), Maybush (1 mile south-east) and Coxford (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Near you in Nursling
Around Nursling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, St James' Park and Oaklands Community School and the streets around them. Nursling’s nearest station is Redbridge station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Nursling include Testwood Lakes.
Nursling: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Nursling, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Nursling is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Nursling?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Other services in Nursling
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nursling
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What we’re asked to look at in Nursling
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
If you live in an older home near Lord's Hill Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys