Hampshire · London and the South East
Alton Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Alton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the roof space
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Alton
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
In a town like Alton, older streets usually sit alongside post-war and newer estates. Older roofs are often slate or clay tile, and many later houses have concrete interlocking tiles. For a purchase or a new roof in Alton, the type of roof decides where the checks focus, from fixings and underlay to ridges and valleys. Many older roofs also have felt underlay or none at all, which matters as much as the tiles.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Alton (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Landlords, agents and block managers in Alton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Local roofs and buyers in Alton
Bentworth Hall, about 3.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alton. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We visit Alton as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square. Being close to the A339 and B3004, Alton is simple for us to get to for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Alton: Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Around Alton
Around Alton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Amery Hill School, Treloar School and The 'Baker's Arms' Public House, among other places. There is a railway station in Alton itself: Alton station. Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (under half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Alton includes Holybourne Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Why act early in Alton
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it will not look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you. Roof faults found early can be planned for, while one found after water comes through usually has to be dealt with in a hurry, in Alton as anywhere.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In Alton, parking is rarely complicated, though it’s useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers what can safely be seen from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself 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.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Alton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Alton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Alton is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.