Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Stuckton, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Stuckton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Stuckton
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. 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. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. If you are worried about loose pots and cracked flaunching and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Stuckton, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Stuckton (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Stuckton: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Breamore House, about 3.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stuckton. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Stuckton is in Hampshire. In Stuckton, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Stuckton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across SP6 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Criddlestyle (1 mile north), Horseport (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Frogham (1 mile east) and Blissford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Stuckton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form. Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Stuckton questions
Will you come out to Stuckton?
Yes. Stuckton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Stuckton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Stuckton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Common roof problems in Stuckton
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Ascension: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you will get the report
Nearby places to Stuckton
Other services in Stuckton
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stuckton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Stuckton
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.