Hampshire · London and the South East
Andover Down Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Andover Down, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Andover Down
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We survey the roof space, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are a ridge or slope that dips and worn or lifted lead flashings.
For a small place like Andover Down, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Place
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Andover Down questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Andover Down?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Andover Down is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Andover Down 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.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
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 get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How do I book a survey in Andover Down?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it will not look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. For an older or listed building in a place like Andover Down, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Useful tips for Andover Down property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Nearby places to Andover Down
What else we do in Andover Down
What we’re asked to look at in Andover Down
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
We are often asked to look at:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
In and around Andover Down, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Andover Down, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Andover Down homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Andover Down and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SP11 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on London Road and The Middleway or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Andover Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Andover Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.