Hampshire · London and the South East
Shedfield Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Shedfield and across Hampshire.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shedfield
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
In a village or hamlet like Shedfield, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Shedfield (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Shedfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Different roofs, different checks
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.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Shedfield?
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, 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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Shedfield: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Shedfield is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Shedfield is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO32 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shedfield: Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Around Shedfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Samuel's Rest pub and Swanmore College of Technology. The closest station to Shedfield is Botley station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Shedfield include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Shedfield questions
Will you come out to Shedfield?
Yes, Shedfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shedfield?
Yes, Shedfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shedfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.