Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Titchfield Common
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Titchfield Common. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Titchfield Common
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Titchfield Common, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Swanwick station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Titchfield Common is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Titchfield Common, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Titchfield Common and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in PO14 and SO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Balliol Close, Abshot Road and Clarendon Crescent. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Abshot (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-east) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Titchfield Common
We work in homes and buildings around Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.7 miles east) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Titchfield Common includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Titchfield Common
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s frequently not the individual flat owner, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are old water stains in the roof space and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
Houses in smaller places like Titchfield Common can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Titchfield Common (PO14, SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Titchfield Common is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Titchfield Common, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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What we’re asked to look at in Titchfield Common
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Take an older house close to St John: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
Practical tips
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask for loft access on the day
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Titchfield Common: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Titchfield Common?
Yes, Titchfield Common is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is the coastal weather around Titchfield Common hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Titchfield Common is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with 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 use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Titchfield Common?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Why act early in Titchfield Common
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Blocked gutters on homes around Titchfield Common overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.