Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Itchen Abbas
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Itchen Abbas. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Itchen Abbas: what you get
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat extension roof and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Itchen Abbas, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Itchen Abbas (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Itchen Abbas
What else we do in Itchen Abbas
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Itchen Abbas. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Itchen Abbas
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Itchen Abbas is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Itchen Abbas, the roof can be surveyed. Our Hampshire coverage includes Itchen Abbas. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SO21 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Little Hayes Lane, Northington Road and Station Hill, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Martyr Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Stoke (1 mile east), Ovington (2 miles south-east), Easton (2 miles west) and Temple Valley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Itchen Abbas
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Itchen Abbas is Winchester station, about 4.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (3.9 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Itchen Abbas includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
What we’re asked to look at in Itchen Abbas
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Winchester station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Itchen Abbas, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
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. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Common questions in Itchen Abbas
Do you cover Itchen Abbas?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Itchen Abbas is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Itchen Abbas?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I book a survey in Itchen Abbas?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.