Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Fyfield, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Fyfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Local roofs and buyers in Fyfield
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Fyfield is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Fyfield as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Fyfield is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SP11 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Fyfield Road, Grange Close and Duncan's Close. We also cover the places around Fyfield: Mullenspond (1 mile south-east), Thruxton (1 mile south), East Cholderton (1 mile south), Weyhill (1 mile east) and Appleshaw (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west) and Whitchurch (11 miles east).
Around Fyfield
We work in homes and buildings around The George Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, about 3.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Fyfield include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Fyfield
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are damp timbers or stains in the loft and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Some older homes in villages like Fyfield 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’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Fyfield (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Also near Fyfield
Other services in Fyfield
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Fyfield
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
For landlords with property near Grateley station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
What affects the price in Fyfield
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Questions from Fyfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fyfield?
Yes, Fyfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Fyfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: 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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Fyfield needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fyfield
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.