Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brown Candover, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Brown Candover, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Blocked or leaking gutters
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Brown Candover
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and standing water on a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Brown Candover, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Brown Candover (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brown Candover
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for Brown Candover
Will you come out to Brown Candover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Brown Candover in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Brown Candover is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
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Why act early in Brown Candover
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. For older village homes like those around Brown Candover, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Buying a home or a new roof in Brown Candover
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. Landlords with a home close to Micheldever station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Brown Candover is about 9 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Brown Candover is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Brown Candover is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO24 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Spybush Lane, Bryces Lane and Gravel Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Brown Candover include Totford (1 mile south-west), Northington (1 mile south-west), Preston Candover (2 miles north-east), Upper Wield (3 miles east) and Old Alresford (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (9 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
What’s near Brown Candover
In Brown Candover, that means homes and buildings near The Woolpack Inn, among other places. The closest station to Brown Candover is Micheldever station, about 4.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Barton Castle (2.7 miles east).
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Brown Candover, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.