Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in South Harting
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across South Harting, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
About our pre-purchase roof survey in South Harting
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 are tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs. We are often asked to look into blistered or split felt on a flat roof and old water stains in the roof space, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and lead flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like South Harting makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- South Harting (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Questions from South Harting
Is my home in South Harting listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to South Harting?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like South Harting, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What affects the price in South Harting
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Harting
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Harting. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in South Harting: local notes
About 1.2 miles south-west lies Uppark, a reminder of how long the area around South Harting has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Petersfield station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. If you are in South Harting, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. South Harting is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across GU31 for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Near you in South Harting
In South Harting, that means homes and buildings near The Ship Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around South Harting includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.