Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stonymarsh, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Stonymarsh and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Stonymarsh
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey natural slate, gutters and downpipes and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are old water stains in the roof space and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Somewhere as small as Stonymarsh, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Stonymarsh (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Outbuildings and barns around Stonymarsh 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.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Local roofs and buyers in Stonymarsh
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. With Mottisfont Abbey about 0.5 miles west, the area around Stonymarsh has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Stonymarsh is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Stonymarsh for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Stonymarsh is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Mottisfont (1 mile west), Michelmersh (1 mile south-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-west), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west) and Timsbury (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Stonymarsh
We work in homes and buildings around The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House. Stonymarsh’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Stonymarsh includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Useful tips for Stonymarsh property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we can’t promise any result.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Stonymarsh 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 can’t see is noted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Stonymarsh: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Stonymarsh is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Stonymarsh?
Yes, Stonymarsh is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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 photographs.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Also near Stonymarsh
Also in Stonymarsh
When to book a survey in Stonymarsh
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
The streets around a church like Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours