Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Southwick, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Southwick, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Southwick
Buyers in Southwick and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. 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’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We are often asked to look into bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and damp timbers or stains in the loft, across gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys.
For a small place like Southwick, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Southwick (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Southwick
Why act early in Southwick
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on any day of the week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Outbuildings and barns around Southwick are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Southwick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southwick?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Southwick?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you work in Southwick?
Yes. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Southwick.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Southwick can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What affects the price in Southwick
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Southwick
Southwick is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. The streets around a church such as Church of St James Without the Priory Gate are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Southwick for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Southwick is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
We survey roofs across PO17 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Southwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. Southwick’s nearest station is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.