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Pre-purchase roof survey in East Anton, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in East Anton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Being in a smaller place like East Anton doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in East Anton
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 slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. You get a report with photos. We are often asked to look into gutters choked with leaves and moss and old water stains in the roof space, across clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like East Anton, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around East Anton. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- East Anton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
East Anton questions
Will you come out to East Anton?
Yes, East Anton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Anton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in East Anton?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Ask for loft access on the day
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
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. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Anton
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Local roofs and buyers in East Anton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
East Anton is about 1 mile north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. East Anton is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Cobb Drive, Long Barn Road and Pasture Walk, and we cover them all. Other places close to East Anton include Knights Enham (1 mile north-west), Finkley (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile south-east), Smannell (1 mile north-east) and Enham Alamein (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Stanmore (13 miles south-east).
What’s near East Anton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Winton Community Academy, The Oak pub and Winton Community Academy. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Anton include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What we’re asked to look at in East Anton
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Take an older house close to St Paul Church Centre: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive