Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Timsbury
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Timsbury from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Timsbury
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. Typical surveys look at flashings that have lifted or split and a ridge or slope that dips, on natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Timsbury, 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. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Timsbury (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Timsbury, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Timsbury, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Why act early in Timsbury
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Around Timsbury, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Also near Timsbury
Other services in Timsbury
What we’re asked to look at in Timsbury
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Timsbury
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Mottisfont Abbey about 1.6 miles north-west, Timsbury sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Timsbury across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Timsbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malthouse Inn and The Romsey School. The closest station to Timsbury is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Timsbury: your questions answered
Is Timsbury in the area you cover?
Yes, Timsbury is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Timsbury as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Timsbury?
Yes, Timsbury is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Request records of any re-roofing
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.