Hampshire · London and the South East
Stroud Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Stroud, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stroud
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Being in a small place like Stroud makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Stroud (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
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What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Stroud, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Stroud
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. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. For older village homes like those around Stroud, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stroud
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in Stroud
Will you come out to Stroud?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Stroud listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Stroud
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Stroud Mission Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Petersfield station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Stroud and the rest of Hampshire. Stroud is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
All of GU32 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Stroud
Around Stroud, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Petersfield School, Morton House School and Seven Stars pub and the streets around them. Stroud’s nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.