Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Waterlooville
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Waterlooville, with photos and a clear written report.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Waterlooville
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. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate alike.
Lots of homes in a town like Waterlooville have been extended over the years, frequently with flat roofs. Where an extension roof meets the main house is a classic place for water to get in. On a purchase or a newly finished roof in Waterlooville, those junctions are high on the list.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Waterlooville (PO7, PO8)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Waterlooville
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. On homes in Waterlooville, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
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.
Waterlooville questions
Is my home in Waterlooville listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Waterlooville?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Waterlooville
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It is often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Warblington Castle, about 4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Waterlooville. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit 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. In Waterlooville, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we check what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It’s useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- 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 inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Waterlooville, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Also near Waterlooville
Also in Waterlooville
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Waterlooville
Waterlooville lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Saint George's: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Bedhampton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We visit Waterlooville as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Waterlooville. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across the PO7 and PO8 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Waterlooville include Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Near you in Waterlooville
Around Waterlooville, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cowplain Community School and The Denmead Queen pub, among other places. The closest station to Waterlooville is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Waterlooville include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.