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St Mary's Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in St Mary's. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in St Mary's
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in St Mary's
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat extension roof and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like St Mary's can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in St Mary's
Is drone flying allowed in St Mary's?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of St Mary's. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in St Mary's is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Do you work in St Mary's?
Yes. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in St Mary's.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
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.
How do I book a survey in St Mary's?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
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Also in St Mary's
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Common roof problems in St Mary's
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 0.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around St Mary's. If you are buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like St Mary's does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in St Mary's, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in St Mary's
St Mary's is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you own a rental within reach of Southampton Central station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in St Mary's and nearby. Across Southampton, we cover St Mary's.
Every address in SO14, SO15 and SO18 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane. If you are just outside St Mary's, we cover Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
Landmarks near St Mary's
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Joiners pub, Woolston School and Houndwell Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Southampton Central station, about 0.8 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near St Mary's include Netley Common.
Landlord and commercial surveys in St Mary's
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.