Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ampfield
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Ampfield, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ampfield: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you’ve noticed damp timbers or stains in the loft and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ampfield may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Ampfield (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ampfield: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mark, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Ampfield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Ampfield is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO51 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Ampfield include the A3090, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Ampfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Mountbatten School and White Horse Public House. Ampfield’s nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. In a small place like Ampfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Ampfield
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Ampfield property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Share the report with your solicitor
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Common roof problems in Ampfield
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If you own a rental within reach of Chandlers Ford station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ampfield
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Ampfield, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Ampfield questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ampfield?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Ampfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How do I book a survey in Ampfield?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.