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Pre-purchase roof survey in Charlton, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Charlton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in Charlton
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for 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. If you are worried about chimney mortar that has eroded and old water stains in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Charlton, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Charlton (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older rural homes like those around Charlton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Charlton: local notes
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. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Thomas, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Charlton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Charlton and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SP10 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
Around Charlton
In Charlton, that means homes and buildings near Portway Infant School, among other places. Charlton’s nearest station is Andover station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Questions from Charlton
Will you come out to Charlton?
Yes. Charlton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Charlton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How do I book a survey in Charlton?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Charlton
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. For an older or listed building in a place like Charlton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Charlton
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask for loft access on the day
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.