Hampshire · London and the South East
Laverstoke Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Laverstoke. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Laverstoke
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you are worried about gutters choked with leaves and moss and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Laverstoke are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Laverstoke (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Laverstoke
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas' Church, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Laverstoke is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Laverstoke. Across Hampshire, we cover Laverstoke and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG28 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Laverstoke Lane and Florence Portal Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Laverstoke: Freefolk (1 mile north-west), Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Southington (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (2 miles west) and Overton (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Alton (15 miles east), Tadley (11 miles north-east) and Hook (15 miles east).
Around Laverstoke
The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What we’re asked to look at in Laverstoke
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. 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, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
FAQs for Laverstoke
How do I find out if my home in Laverstoke is listed?
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.
Is Laverstoke within the area you cover?
Yes, Laverstoke is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
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What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Laverstoke, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.