Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hurstbourne Priors
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hurstbourne Priors.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Pre-purchase roof surveys for Hurstbourne Priors homes and businesses
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Hurstbourne Priors
Buyers in Hurstbourne Priors and right across London and South East England use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Hurstbourne Priors, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. 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, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hurstbourne Priors (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Hurstbourne Priors often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through 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.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Towns and villages near Hurstbourne Priors
What else we do in Hurstbourne Priors
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Hurstbourne Priors homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hurstbourne Priors and nearby. Hurstbourne Priors is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in RG28 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Hurstbourne Priors, we cover Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Hurstbourne Priors
In Hurstbourne Priors, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Hurstbourne Priors is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hurstbourne Priors
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Common roof problems in Hurstbourne Priors
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Hurstbourne Priors questions
Do you cover Hurstbourne Priors?
Yes, Hurstbourne Priors is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Hurstbourne Priors?
Yes. Hurstbourne Priors is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. 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.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Hurstbourne Priors?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.