Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Ibthorpe
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Ibthorpe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ibthorpe
We survey roofs for buyers in Ibthorpe and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’re frequently asked to look into ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, on lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Ibthorpe, 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, 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ibthorpe
What else we do in Ibthorpe
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ibthorpe
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in Ibthorpe
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Ibthorpe can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Ibthorpe homes and their roofs
The wider area around Ibthorpe has a long history of building, with Stargroves about 4.9 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ibthorpe and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the SP11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Ibthorpe: Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Around Ibthorpe
Typical jobs here are in homes near George And Dragon Public House, among other places. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Ibthorpe
Is my home in Ibthorpe listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Ibthorpe?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.