Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in West Tisted
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in West Tisted, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Pre-purchase roof surveys in West Tisted: local notes
Hinton Ampner House, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Tisted. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
West Tisted is about 7 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in West Tisted can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in SO24 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Filmore Hill (1 mile south-east), Monkwood (1 mile north-east), Bailey Green (1 mile south-east), Privett (2 miles south-east) and Ropley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (14 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Fareham (15 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south).
Landmarks near West Tisted
The countryside around West Tisted includes Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in West Tisted
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 isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most often book us about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
For a small place like West Tisted, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- West Tisted (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Also near West Tisted
Also in West Tisted
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Let us know your timetable
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Tisted
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Tisted
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it will not look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Tisted 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.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in West Tisted
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like West Tisted needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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 the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in West Tisted, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
West Tisted: your questions answered
Is West Tisted in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and West Tisted is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is West Tisted 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 beforehand.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
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 can’t promise any saving.
How do I book a survey in West Tisted?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.