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Pre-purchase roof survey in Warnford, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Warnford and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Warnford
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most often book us about old water stains in the roof space and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Older buildings in small places like Warnford may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Warnford (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Warnford
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
The streets around a church like Church of Our Lady are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Request records of any re-roofing
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Warnford
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Warnford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Warnford: local notes
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. With Hinton Ampner House about 3.1 miles north-west, Warnford sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Warnford is about 8 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Warnford, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Warnford. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO32 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Warnford: Bramdean (3 miles north), Hinton Ampner (3 miles north-west), Beauworth (3 miles north-west), Cheriton (4 miles north-west) and Bishop's Sutton (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (11 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Warnford
In Warnford, that means homes and buildings near The George And Falcon Inn and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Common questions in Warnford
Will you come out to Warnford?
Yes. Warnford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Warnford is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How do I book a survey in Warnford?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.