Hampshire · London and the South East
Purbrook Heath Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Purbrook Heath from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Purbrook Heath
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 careful 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 is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, on chimney stacks, natural slate and gutters and downpipes.
Being in a small place like Purbrook Heath makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Purbrook Heath (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Purbrook Heath
Purbrook Heath is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Warblington Castle, about 4.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Purbrook Heath. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Purbrook Heath and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Purbrook Heath and the places around it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in PO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Purbrook Heath
Around Purbrook Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near George Inn and Purbrook Park School, among other places. The closest station to Purbrook Heath is Cosham station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Purbrook Heath
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Purbrook Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Purbrook Heath?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Purbrook Heath, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Purbrook Heath is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Purbrook Heath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Purbrook Heath?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
For landlords with property near Cosham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?