Hampshire · London and the South East
Plaitford Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Plaitford Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Plaitford Green
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate, and people most often book us about ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
For a small place like Plaitford Green, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Plaitford Green (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask for loft access on the day
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Plaitford Green: local notes
Landford Manor, about 1.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Plaitford Green. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Plaitford Green is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Plaitford Green is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO51 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Wellow Wood Road and Sherfield English Lane. We also cover the places around Plaitford Green: West Wellow (1 mile south), The Frenches (2 miles east), Shootash (2 miles east), Canada (2 miles south) and East Wellow (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles east).
What’s near Plaitford Green
Plaitford Green’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Plaitford Green questions
Will you come out to Plaitford Green?
Yes. Plaitford Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Plaitford Green?
Yes, Plaitford Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long does the survey visit take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
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. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
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 applicable.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Around Plaitford Green, 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. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Plaitford Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What affects the price in Plaitford Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
For a price for your roof in Plaitford Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.