Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Totton, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Totton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Totton
Buyers in Totton and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Totton is the kind of town where older houses and newer estates sit side by side. Older houses often have slate or clay tiles on timbers that have done decades of work, while many later ones have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Totton, the type of roof decides where the checks focus, from fixings and underlay to ridges and valleys. What sits under the tiles, from old felt to modern membranes, matters as much as the tiles themselves.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Totton (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Totton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Totton, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Totton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Totton?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
Buying a home or a new roof in Totton
Totton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 4.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Totton goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Winfred, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. In Totton, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
We survey roofs across the SO40 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way. With the A35 and A36 close by, Totton is simple for us to get to for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Totton: Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Around Totton
In Totton, that means homes and buildings near The Cross Keys Public House and Hounsdown School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Totton station, about 1 mile east. Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Nearby places to Totton
What else we do in Totton
Landlords, agents and block managers in Totton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a home in Totton, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Totton?
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from ground level.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked or leaking gutters
If you let a flat or house near Totton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?