Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Whitehill, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Whitehill and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Why act early in Whitehill
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Whitehill, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Whitehill
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Whitehill: what you get
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Typical surveys look at a ridge or slope that dips and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Whitehill, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Whitehill (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Whitehill
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Whitehill is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Whitehill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU35 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Stubbington Avenue, Petersfield Road and Dudley Close and the roads around them. We also cover Hollywater (1 mile east), Bordon (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile north-east), Pinewood Village (1 mile north) and Standford (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Whitehill
In Whitehill, that means homes and buildings near St Matthew's Church and Mill Chase Academy. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (3.2 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, 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 is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a smaller place like Whitehill, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whitehill
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What affects the price in Whitehill
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we are asked to look at in Whitehill
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Sacred Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
Common questions in Whitehill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whitehill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Whitehill in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Whitehill is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photos.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.