Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sleaford, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Sleaford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof survey in Sleaford
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space, and people most often book us about worn or lifted lead flashings and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Sleaford 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’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Sleaford (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Before we start, tell us 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 typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Sleaford, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sleaford
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Other services in Sleaford
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
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. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Plenty of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. In a place like Sleaford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If yours does, we check that gutter and where it drains.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Sleaford
Do you cover Sleaford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Sleaford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Sleaford?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I book a survey in Sleaford?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Sleaford
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones 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 All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Bentley (Hampshire) station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We visit Sleaford as part of our work across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Sleaford. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU35 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Sleaford include Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Sleaford
We work in homes and buildings around The New Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Deadwater Valley.