Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Soake, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Soake, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Old water stains in the loft space
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Soake
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and standing water on a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Soake makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Soake (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Soake, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Soake
Soake lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For any home in Soake, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If you own a rental within reach of Bedhampton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Soake. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: PO7. Whether your property is on Soake Road and Hambledon Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Soake include Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Around Soake
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Mead End pub and The Cowplain School, among other places. The closest station to Soake is Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Soake includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
Soake: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Soake hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Soake is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Soake?
Yes, Soake is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Soake
Letting agents and landlords in Soake book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Soake
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. In a place like Soake, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Soake
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.