Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in The Hummicks
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for The Hummicks and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in The Hummicks
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. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat extension roof and chimney mortar that has eroded.
Some older homes in villages like The Hummicks are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- The Hummicks (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around The Hummicks
The Hummicks is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 0.9 miles north-west, show how far back building around The Hummicks goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. Take an older house close to Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Beaulieu Road station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Roofs in The Hummicks get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes The Hummicks and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SO42 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around The Hummicks: Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in The Hummicks
We work in homes and buildings around The New Forest Academy and The Montagu Arms. The closest station to The Hummicks is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
Common questions in The Hummicks
Is the coastal weather around The Hummicks hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as The Hummicks is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is The Hummicks within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often 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 is in.
Why act early in The Hummicks
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. For an older or listed building in a place like The Hummicks, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in The Hummicks
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like The Hummicks, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.