Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sandy Balls, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Sandy Balls and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Sandy Balls
Buyers in Sandy Balls 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 hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’re worried about blistered or split felt on a flat roof and damp timbers or stains in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Sandy Balls are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Sandy Balls (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sandy Balls
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. For an older or listed building in a place like Sandy Balls, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Also in Sandy Balls
Buying a home or a new roof in Sandy Balls
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
With Breamore House about 2.9 miles north, the area around Sandy Balls has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. For an older house near a landmark such as St Giles, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Sandy Balls is in Hampshire. Sandy Balls is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SP6 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as The Pines, River Road and Larch Row, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Sandy Balls: Godshill (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Stuckton (1 mile south-west) and Frogham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
What’s near Sandy Balls
We work in homes and buildings around The Fighting Cocks pub, among other places. A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.3 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Sandy Balls includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for Sandy Balls
How do I find out if my home in Sandy Balls is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Sandy Balls within the area you cover?
Yes, Sandy Balls is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
What affects the price in Sandy Balls
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Sandy Balls can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.