Hampshire · London and the South East
Barton Stacey Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Barton Stacey, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barton Stacey
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you’re not yet committed. We survey seven days a week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Common reasons to book are damp timbers or stains in the loft and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, on natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Barton Stacey, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Barton Stacey (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Barton Stacey can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Nearby places to Barton Stacey
Also in Barton Stacey
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Local roofs and buyers in Barton Stacey
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Barton Stacey is about 6 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. If you are in Barton Stacey, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Barton Stacey. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Roberts Road, The Green and East Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Barton Stacey: Longparish (2 miles north), Egypt (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles south-east), Middleton (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (6 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
Near you in Barton Stacey
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan Inn. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles east.
Barton Stacey: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barton Stacey?
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.
Will you come out to Barton Stacey?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How do I book a survey in Barton Stacey?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Barton Stacey
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barton Stacey
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.