Hampshire · London and the South East
Clanville Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Clanville, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof survey in Clanville: what you get
A Basic Survey starts from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If you’re worried about chimney mortar that has eroded and damp timbers or stains in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Clanville 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 when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Clanville (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Clanville
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Common questions in Clanville
Is Clanville within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Clanville in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Clanville is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Clanville needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- 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.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What else we do in Clanville
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Clanville
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Andover station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Buying a home or a new roof in Clanville
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church such as St Margaret's Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Clanville is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Clanville. Our Hampshire coverage includes Clanville and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Clanville: Appleshaw (1 mile south-west), Redenham (1 mile west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile south-east), Chute Forest (1 mile north-west) and Penton Grafton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Clanville
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Clanville is Andover station, about 3.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (3.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Why act early in Clanville
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Clanville, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Clanville
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.