Hampshire · London and the South East
Sandleheath Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Sandleheath. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sandleheath: what you get
Buyers in Sandleheath and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and chimney mortar that has eroded, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Sandleheath, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Sandleheath (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Sandleheath: local notes
Breamore House, about 3.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sandleheath. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Sandleheath is in Hampshire. Roofs in Sandleheath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Sandleheath is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SP6 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Elms Close, Main Road and Old Brickyard Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Sandleheath include Ashford (1 mile east), Alderholt (1 mile south), Damerham (1 mile north-west), Rockbourne (2 miles north) and Broxhill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (14 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Sandleheath
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (1.5 miles east) and Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What affects the price in Sandleheath
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
FAQs for Sandleheath
Will you come out to Sandleheath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Sandleheath?
Yes, Sandleheath is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Sandleheath as anywhere else.
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 the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, 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 your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Common roof problems in Sandleheath
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
For an older house near a landmark like Sandleheath Uniting Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
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.
Also in Sandleheath
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so we check each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Sandleheath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.