Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Amport
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Amport and across Hampshire.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Amport
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey gutters and downpipes, the roof space and natural slate, and people most often book us about loose pots and cracked flaunching and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
In a village or hamlet like Amport, 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Amport (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Amport, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Amport, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. 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 too late to use them in the purchase. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Amport
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Amport homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Grateley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Amport is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Amport gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Amport is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Fox (1 mile south-west), Monxton (1 mile east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Little Ann (2 miles east) and Kentsboro (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Amport
We work in homes and buildings around White Horse Inn. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
When to book a survey in Amport
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Amport
Is Amport within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Amport is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Amport?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.