Hampshire · London and the South East
Faberstown Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Faberstown. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Surveys for landlords and agents in Faberstown
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords and agents in Faberstown book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Faberstown: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. Typical surveys look at gutters choked with leaves and moss and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, across gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space.
For a small place like Faberstown, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Faberstown (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Faberstown, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- 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.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Common roof problems in Faberstown
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It’s often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Buying a home or a new roof in Faberstown
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter in the Wood are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Faberstown is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Faberstown and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Andover Road and Shoddesden Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Redenham (1 mile east), Appleshaw (1 mile east), Fyfield (2 miles south), Chute Forest (2 miles north-east) and Clanville (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (3 miles west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (14 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Faberstown
For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
Questions from Faberstown
Do you cover smaller places like Faberstown?
Yes, Faberstown is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Faberstown is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Faberstown?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
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. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if the flue needs a specialist.
Other services in Faberstown
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.