Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Burgate, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Upper Burgate from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Local roofs and buyers in Upper Burgate
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Breamore House about 1.6 miles north, the area around Upper Burgate has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Upper Burgate for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SP6 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Upper Burgate, we cover Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Upper Burgate
We work in homes and buildings around Bat and Ball pub and Fordingbridge Infant School and the streets around them. A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Burgate: what you get
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
For a small place like Upper Burgate, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Upper Burgate (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Upper Burgate
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When to book a survey in Upper Burgate
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
The streets around a church like Woodgreen Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
Upper Burgate questions
Do you cover Upper Burgate?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Upper Burgate as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Burgate?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
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.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Burgate
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Upper Burgate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Upper Burgate, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 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.
Why get it checked now?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Older cottages and farmhouses around Upper Burgate can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Upper Burgate
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Upper Burgate needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.