Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hunton, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hunton? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Hunton and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Hunton
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. If you are worried about patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and old water stains in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Hunton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hunton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hunton
Landlords and agents in Hunton book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Hunton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hunton, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Nearby places to Hunton
Also in Hunton
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Hunton
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Hunton is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hunton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Hunton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO21 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Stoke Charity (1 mile south-east), Egypt (1 mile west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (3 miles south) and Barton Stacey (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
Near you in Hunton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wonston Arms and the streets around them. Hunton’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
What we’re asked to look at in Hunton
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Landlords with a home close to Micheldever station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Questions from Hunton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hunton?
Yes, Hunton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hunton as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Hunton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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, and the report makes that clear.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hunton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.