Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Segensworth
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Segensworth, with photos and a clear written report.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Segensworth
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Segensworth, the visit is planned like any other: 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Segensworth (PO15, SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Segensworth: local notes
Segensworth is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Segensworth is about 3 miles north-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Bookings from Segensworth are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Segensworth is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of PO15 and SO31 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Witherbed Lane, Brunel Way and Concorde Way. If you’re just outside Segensworth, we cover Titchfield Park (1 mile south), Park Gate (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-west), Whiteley (1 mile north) and Titchfield Common (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Segensworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Henry Cort Community College. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and St Andrew's Castle (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Segensworth includes Swanwick Lakes.
Also near Segensworth
What else we do in Segensworth
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Request records of any re-roofing
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Questions from Segensworth
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Segensworth?
Often, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Segensworth is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Segensworth?
Yes, Segensworth is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Segensworth?
To arrange a survey, ring 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.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Segensworth, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
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.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Segensworth
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you live in an older home near St John, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one