Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tinkers Cross
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tinkers Cross. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Tinkers Cross
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Common reasons to book are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and a ridge or slope that dips, across gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Being in a small place like Tinkers Cross makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Tinkers Cross (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
Tinkers Cross questions
Is Tinkers Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, Tinkers Cross is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Tinkers Cross?
Yes, Tinkers Cross is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow roughly 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.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Common roof problems in Tinkers Cross
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
For any home in Tinkers Cross, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
Why get it checked now?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Older and listed buildings around Tinkers Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Nearby places to Tinkers Cross
Other services in Tinkers Cross
Tinkers Cross homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Tinkers Cross has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 2.2 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Tinkers Cross, we can come and survey your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Tinkers Cross and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the SP6 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tinkers Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Tinkers Cross, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.