Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Old Netley, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Old Netley. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know your timetable
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Old Netley
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at damp timbers or stains in the loft and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Old Netley, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Around Old Netley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Old Netley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Old Netley
Old Netley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Medieval Merchant's House lies about 3.5 miles west, so building around Old Netley goes back a long way. 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. Take an older house close to St Paul’s Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We visit Old Netley as part of our work across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in SO31 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Old Netley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub, among other places. Old Netley’s nearest station is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Old Netley includes Netley Common.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Old Netley
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
FAQs for Old Netley
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Old Netley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Old Netley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Netley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Old Netley
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For landlords with property near Bursledon station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs