Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in East Stratton
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for East Stratton and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
About our pre-purchase roof survey in East Stratton
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
Some older homes in villages like East Stratton are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- East Stratton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for East Stratton property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Why act early in East Stratton
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it will not look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. Older cottages and farmhouses around East Stratton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Also near East Stratton
Other services in East Stratton
Local roofs and buyers in East Stratton
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Micheldever station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We visit East Stratton as part of our work across Hampshire. East Stratton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of SO21 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close. We also cover the places around East Stratton: Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Landmarks near East Stratton
Around East Stratton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Northbrook Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to East Stratton is Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Stratton
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it’s a target for thieves.
Questions from East Stratton
Do you cover East Stratton?
Yes, East Stratton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is East Stratton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How do I book a survey in East Stratton?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like East Stratton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof 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 the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.