Hampshire · London and the South East
Shirrell Heath Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Shirrell Heath.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Shirrell Heath
We survey roofs for buyers in Shirrell Heath and across London and South East England. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, across clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Shirrell Heath, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Shirrell Heath (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Shirrell Heath: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St John, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shirrell Heath and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Shirrell Heath and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SO32. Streets in the area include High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
What’s near Shirrell Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Prince of Wales pub and Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 2.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
What we are asked to look at in Shirrell Heath
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Old water stains in the roof space
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.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Shirrell Heath
How do I find out if my home in Shirrell Heath is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Shirrell Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Shirrell Heath is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shirrell Heath as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
How do I book a survey in Shirrell Heath?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What happens if roof problems are left?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit seven days a week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shirrell Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Shirrell Heath, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Shirrell Heath, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.