Hampshire · London and the South East
Abbotts Ann Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Abbotts Ann, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Why act early in Abbotts Ann
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you are tied in. For an older or listed building in a place like Abbotts Ann, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Abbotts Ann
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat extension roof and old water stains in the roof space, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Abbotts Ann are listed or sit 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 is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Abbotts Ann (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Abbotts Ann, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Let us know your timetable
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we cannot promise any result.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Abbotts Ann homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Andover station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Abbotts Ann as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Abbotts Ann. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SP11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Abbotts Ann
In Abbotts Ann, that means homes and buildings near The Eagle pub, John Hanson Community School and Redrice School, among other places. The closest station to Abbotts Ann is Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Common questions in Abbotts Ann
Do you cover smaller places like Abbotts Ann?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Abbotts Ann is listed?
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.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.