Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Steep Marsh
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Steep Marsh. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Ask for loft access on the day
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.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Steep Marsh
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you’re worried about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Steep Marsh may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Steep Marsh (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Steep Marsh
Is Steep Marsh within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Steep Marsh?
Yes, Steep Marsh is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Also near Steep Marsh
What else we do in Steep Marsh
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Steep Marsh
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Steep Marsh and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in GU32 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Around Steep Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers Inn and The Petersfield School, among other places. Steep Marsh’s nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Steep Marsh includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Steep Marsh
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Steep Marsh, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A photo-illustrated written report
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about 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 Steep Marsh, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we’re asked to look at in Steep Marsh
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you let a flat or house near Petersfield station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey