Hampshire · London and the South East
Winchfield Hurst Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Winchfield Hurst, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
Local roofs and buyers in Winchfield Hurst
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Winchfield station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Winchfield Hurst is about 2 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. In Winchfield Hurst, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG27 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Taplin's Farm Lane and The Hurst. We also cover Dogmersfield (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile south-east), Elvetham (1 mile north-east), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north-east) and Fleet (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (9 miles west), Farnborough (5 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Winchfield Hurst
In Winchfield Hurst, that means homes and buildings near Calthorpe Park School, The Barley Mow pub and Calthorpe Park. For rail, the closest station is Winchfield station, roughly 0.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (2 miles east). Open spaces near Winchfield Hurst include Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Winchfield Hurst
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. 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 can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’re worried about gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Winchfield Hurst, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Winchfield Hurst (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Winchfield Hurst questions
Is Winchfield Hurst in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Winchfield Hurst is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Winchfield Hurst?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
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. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
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.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
What we are asked to look at in Winchfield Hurst
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
Places near Winchfield Hurst
Other services in Winchfield Hurst
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
Useful tips for Winchfield Hurst property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Book once your offer is accepted
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Winchfield Hurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.