Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Weavers Down
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Weavers Down from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Weavers Down
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We’re often asked to look into gutters choked with leaves and moss and flashings that have lifted or split, on gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
Older buildings in small places like Weavers Down 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 are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Weavers Down (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Weavers Down
How do I find out if my home in Weavers Down is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Weavers Down within the area you cover?
Yes. Weavers Down is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
How long does the survey visit take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
What else we do in Weavers Down
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Weavers Down
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Weavers Down can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Weavers Down
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we check.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Weavers Down homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Around Weavers Down, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Weavers Down and the surrounding area. Weavers Down is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU30 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Weavers Down
We work in homes and buildings around Bohunt School, among other places. Weavers Down’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.