Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Enham Alamein, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Enham Alamein, with photos and a clear written report.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Pre-purchase roof survey in Enham Alamein
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you are worried about gutters choked with leaves and moss and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Enham Alamein, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Enham Alamein (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Common questions in Enham Alamein
Is my home in Enham Alamein listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Enham Alamein?
Yes, Enham Alamein is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
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 it applies.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
How do I book a survey in Enham Alamein?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Enham Alamein, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the price in Enham Alamein
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Buying a home or a new roof in Enham Alamein
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Saint George, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Enham Alamein is about 2 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. In Enham Alamein, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Enham Alamein and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SP11 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like Newbury Road, Montgomery Road and Kings Road. Other places close to Enham Alamein include Upper Enham (1 mile north), Knights Enham (1 mile south), Little London (1 mile north-east), Smannell (1 mile east) and East Anton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Enham Alamein
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hare & Hounds pub and Harrow Way Community School and the streets around them. Enham Alamein’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a flue needs testing, we will suggest who to ask.
Common roof problems in Enham Alamein
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the loft space
- A ridge or slope that dips
For landlords with property near Andover station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included