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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Anthill Common
Wondering about the roof at a property in Anthill Common? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Anthill Common and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Old water stains in the roof space
Why it is worth a survey now in Anthill Common
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. For an older or listed building in a place like Anthill Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Anthill Common
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We are often asked to look into patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Anthill Common may be listed or 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Anthill Common (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
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.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Anthill Common
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Anthill Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Anthill Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Anthill Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Anthill Common within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long does the survey visit take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Anthill Common?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Buying a home or a new roof in Anthill Common
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Anthill Common, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Surveys in Anthill Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Anthill Common is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO7 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
What’s near Anthill Common
Around Anthill Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fox and Hounds pub, among other places. Anthill Common’s nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Anthill Common includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.