Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Trotton Marsh, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Trotton Marsh? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Trotton Marsh and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Trotton Marsh
We survey roofs for buyers in Trotton Marsh and across London and South East England. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most often book us about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and flashings that have lifted or split.
For a small place like Trotton Marsh, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Trotton Marsh (GU30, GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Trotton Marsh frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Trotton Marsh: your questions answered
Is Trotton Marsh in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Trotton Marsh as anywhere else.
Is Trotton Marsh within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not 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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Also in Trotton Marsh
Trotton Marsh homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. About 4.2 miles south-east lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Trotton Marsh has been built on. 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.
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Trotton Marsh is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Trotton Marsh and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU30 and GU31 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Around Trotton Marsh
For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Trotton Marsh includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Trotton Marsh?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
For landlords with property near Liphook station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers