Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Itchen Stoke
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Itchen Stoke.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Buying a home or a new roof in Itchen Stoke
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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House, about 4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Itchen Stoke goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Itchen Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Itchen Stoke, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Itchen Stoke is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Being close to the B3047, Itchen Stoke is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Itchen Stoke: Ovington (1 mile south-east), Itchen Abbas (1 mile west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles south-west) and Easton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Itchen Stoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bush Inn, among other places. A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Itchen Stoke
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are a ridge or slope that dips and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
In a village or hamlet like Itchen Stoke, 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’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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Itchen Stoke (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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 heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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Common questions in Itchen Stoke
Do you cover Itchen Stoke?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Itchen Stoke is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Itchen Stoke is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
How do I book a survey in Itchen Stoke?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Itchen Stoke frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Itchen Stoke
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. For an older or listed building in a place like Itchen Stoke, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Itchen Stoke?
Most viewings never get near 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, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one