Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Trotton
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Trotton and across Hampshire.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Useful tips for Trotton property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
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’ve found patch repairs.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Trotton: what you get
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, the roof space and gutters and downpipes alike.
Somewhere as small as Trotton, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Trotton (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Trotton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Trotton, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Trotton
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cowdray House, about 3.2 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Trotton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Trotton, the roof can be surveyed. Across Hampshire, we cover Trotton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in GU31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Trotton
We work in homes and buildings around The Keeper's Arms Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Trotton includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
When to book a survey in Trotton
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
If you live in an older home near St George's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
Trotton questions
Will you come out to Trotton?
Yes, Trotton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Trotton in the area you cover?
Yes, Trotton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Trotton?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable as you book.