Hampshire · London and the South East
Tourner Bury Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Tourner Bury and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tourner Bury
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
Some older homes in villages like Tourner Bury are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Tourner Bury (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tourner Bury homes and their roofs
Tourner Bury is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Warblington Castle, about 3.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tourner Bury. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Tourner Bury is about 1 mile north-east of South Hayling, in Hampshire. In Tourner Bury, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Tourner Bury is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
Every address in PO11 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Tournerbury Lane, St Benedict Road and Beech Grove or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Tourner Bury: South Hayling (1 mile south-west), West Town (1 mile west), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Tourner Bury
In Tourner Bury, that means homes and buildings near The Hayling College and The Hayling College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Warblington station, about 4.1 miles north. A little further out are Eastney Beam Engine House (3.6 miles west) and St James Hospital (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Tourner Bury include Hayling Billy.
Towns and villages near Tourner Bury
What else we do in Tourner Bury
What affects the price in Tourner Bury
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tourner Bury
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Letting agents and landlords in Tourner Bury book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Tourner Bury frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Tourner Bury: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Tourner Bury is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Tourner Bury within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Why it is worth a survey now in Tourner Bury
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tourner Bury, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Tourner Bury?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
If you let a flat or house near Warblington station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What they will not be able to tell you