Hampshire · London and the South East
Stanswood Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Stanswood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Stanswood
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. We survey the roof space, natural slate and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Being in a small place like Stanswood makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Stanswood (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Places near Stanswood
Also in Stanswood
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stanswood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Stanswood frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Local roofs and buyers in Stanswood
Stanswood is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Hamble station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as St George, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. Osborne House lies about 4.8 miles south-east, so building around Stanswood goes back a long way. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Stanswood is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Stanswood, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Stanswood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO45 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you are just outside Stanswood, we cover Sprat's Down (1 mile north), Calshot (1 mile north-east), Hillhead (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile west) and Blackfield (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Stanswood
The closest station to Stanswood is Hamble station, about 4.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (5.4 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (2 miles north-east). Not far away are Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you are buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Request records of any re-roofing
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Stanswood: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stanswood, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Stanswood?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Why act early in Stanswood
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Around Stanswood, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.