Hampshire · London and the South East
Shawford Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Shawford? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blocked or leaking gutters
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Shawford, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Shawford
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is frequently not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. If you’re worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and standing water on a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space alike.
Older buildings in small places like Shawford may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Shawford (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Shawford
What else we do in Shawford
What we are asked to look at in Shawford
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we check.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
For landlords with property near Shawford station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Shawford
Is Shawford within the area you cover?
Yes, Shawford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Shawford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know your timetable
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shawford
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
What affects the price in Shawford
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Local roofs and buyers in Shawford
The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Shawford. If your survey includes the drone, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shawford. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO21 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Shawford: Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Around Shawford
We work in homes and buildings around The Bridge Inn and St. Cross Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Shawford itself: Shawford station. Nearby you’ll also find The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.