Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in East Cholderton, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in East Cholderton, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Cholderton
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We’re frequently asked to look into chimney mortar that has eroded and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Some older homes in villages like East Cholderton are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- East Cholderton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in East Cholderton?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like East Cholderton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
East Cholderton: your questions answered
Is East Cholderton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is East Cholderton in the area you cover?
Yes, East Cholderton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What affects the price in East Cholderton
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Cholderton
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
Nearby places to East Cholderton
Other services in East Cholderton
East Cholderton homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
East Cholderton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in East Cholderton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. East Cholderton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you’re just outside East Cholderton, we cover Mullenspond (1 mile north), Thruxton (1 mile north-west), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near East Cholderton
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Horse Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around East Cholderton includes Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.