Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Privett, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Privett.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in Privett: what you get
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 look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Somewhere as small as Privett, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Privett (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Privett
Is Privett within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Privett?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Buying a home or a new roof in Privett
Hinton Ampner House, about 5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Privett. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Petersfield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Surveys in Privett work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Privett is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in GU34 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road and Merepond Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Privett: Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Privett
For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Nearby places to Privett
Other services in Privett
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Privett, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What affects the price in Privett
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
Why act early in Privett
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Older and listed buildings around Privett may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance