Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kimpton, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Kimpton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Why act early in Kimpton
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kimpton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kimpton
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. If you’ve noticed gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and gutters and downpipes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Kimpton may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The written findings come 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
- Kimpton (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Kimpton
When to book a survey in Kimpton
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
Kimpton homes and their roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Kimpton, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Kimpton: Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Kimpton
For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, roughly 3.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Kimpton includes Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kimpton
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. We check the pots, the flaunching, the pointing and the flashings.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Kimpton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Kimpton: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Kimpton is listed?
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.
Is Kimpton within the area you cover?
Yes, Kimpton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.