Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sherfield English, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Sherfield English. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Pre-purchase roof surveys for Sherfield English homes and businesses
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sherfield English
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Sherfield English 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Sherfield English (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Sherfield English
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Leonard, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sherfield English
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Sherfield English
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sherfield English, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Sherfield English questions
How do I find out if my home in Sherfield English is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sherfield English?
Yes, Sherfield English is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
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 photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Local roofs and buyers in Sherfield English
Landford Manor, about 2.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sherfield English. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sherfield English is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Sherfield English and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Sherfield English. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SO51. That includes homes and businesses on Graemar Lane, Eastwood and Melchet View and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Sherfield English: Carter's Clay (2 miles north-east), Lockerley (2 miles north-east), Awbridge (2 miles east), Dunbridge (3 miles north-east) and Kimbridge (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Sherfield English
Sherfield English’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (5 miles east). The countryside around Sherfield English includes Copythorne Common.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Sherfield English can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.