Hampshire · London and the South East
Abbots Worthy Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Abbots Worthy? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 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.
Roofs we survey in Abbots Worthy
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Abbots Worthy
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you are worried about blocked or leaking gutters and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Abbots Worthy, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Abbots Worthy (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Abbots Worthy, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Abbots Worthy needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Abbots Worthy
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Abbots Worthy is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO21 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane. We also cover Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Abbots Worthy
We work in homes and buildings around Henry Beaufort School and The Cart And Horses Public House. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Abbots Worthy?
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. It is a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
For landlords with property near Winchester station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Abbots Worthy, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Abbots Worthy
Do you cover smaller places like Abbots Worthy?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Abbots Worthy 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.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
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. We will talk about access when you book.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
They do different things. 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 doesn’t replace one.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.