Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Binley
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Binley from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- A ridge or slope that dips
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Binley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Binley: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Binley and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are chimney mortar that has eroded and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Binley makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Binley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Nearby places to Binley
Other services in Binley
Buying a home or a new roof in Binley
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Highclere Castle, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Binley. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Binley is about 6 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Binley and the surrounding area. Binley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of SP11 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Binley Bottom and Long Hedge Drove. We also cover the places around Binley: Wadwick (1 mile east), St Mary Bourne (2 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles south-east), Whitchurch (4 miles south-east) and Hurstbourne Priors (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (6 miles south-west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (15 miles south) and Popley (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Binley
Binley’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Sidown Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. For older village homes like those around Binley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Binley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Binley
- A report with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Common questions in Binley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Binley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Binley?
Yes. Binley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email, with photographs.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Binley
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.