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Pre-purchase roof survey in Titchfield, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Titchfield and across Hampshire.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Titchfield homes and their roofs
Titchfield lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Solent Airport is about 3 miles from Titchfield. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Titchfield is about 2 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Titchfield and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO14 and PO15 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, Sandy Lane and Garstons Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Catisfield (1 mile east), Little Posbrook (1 mile south), Titchfield Park (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile east) and Titchfield Common (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Titchfield
Around Titchfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near West End House and The Henry Cort Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Titchfield
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Typical surveys look at gutters choked with leaves and moss and chimney mortar that has eroded, across clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
For a small place like Titchfield, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Titchfield (PO14, PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Titchfield
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Questions from Titchfield
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Titchfield?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Solent Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Titchfield within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Also near Titchfield
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Titchfield
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we check each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Titchfield, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Titchfield
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Fareham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT