Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Little London, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Little London from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Little London, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Little London, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Pre-purchase roof survey in Little London
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you are worried about damp timbers or stains in the loft and loose pots and cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Little London 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’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Little London (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Towns and villages near Little London
Also in Little London
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Little London
About 1.9 miles south-east lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Little London has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Saint Stephen's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Little London is about 2 miles south-east of Tadley, in Hampshire. We cover Little London and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Little London is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of RG26 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Silchester Road and New Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Little London, we cover Pamber Green (1 mile west), Pamber End (1 mile south-west), Salters Heath (1 mile south-west), Silchester (2 miles north) and Pamber Heath (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Hook (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little London
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queens College Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.1 miles east. A little further out are Calleva Museum (1.7 miles north) and Basing House (5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Little London include Daneshill Park Woods.
Little London: your questions answered
Is Little London in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Little London as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Little London listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Little London?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
If you own a rental within reach of Bramley (Hants) station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included