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Pre-purchase roof survey in Stonehills, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Stonehills, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stonehills
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and old water stains in the roof space, across lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and gutters and downpipes.
Being in a small place like Stonehills makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Stonehills (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- 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
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stonehills
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Stonehills. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Stonehills
Stonehills lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you let a flat or house near Hamble station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Stonehills, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Stonehills and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO45 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Stonehills and Fawley Bypass. Close by, we survey roofs in Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Near you in Stonehills
Around Stonehills, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy. The nearest railway station is Hamble station, about 3.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Stonehills, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Stonehills
How do I find out if my home in Stonehills is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stonehills, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Stonehills is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Common roof problems in Stonehills
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Historic houses like Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.6 miles west, show how far back building around Stonehills goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs