Hampshire · London and the South East
Foxcotte Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Foxcotte from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re relying on a glance from the pavement. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Foxcotte are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Foxcotte
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Foxcotte
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
For a small place like Foxcotte, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. 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. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Foxcotte (SP10)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Foxcotte can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What affects the price in Foxcotte
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Foxcotte
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
FAQs for Foxcotte
Do you cover smaller places like Foxcotte?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Foxcotte?
Yes, Foxcotte is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Foxcotte as anywhere else.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do you need access inside the house?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Nearby places to Foxcotte
Other services in Foxcotte
Foxcotte homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If you live in an older home near St Thomas, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Foxcotte as part of our work across London and South East England. Foxcotte is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of SP10 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Foxcotte include Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Foxcotte
We work in homes and buildings around Portway Infant School and White Hart Public House, among other places. The closest station to Foxcotte is Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.