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Pre-purchase roof survey in Longparish, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Longparish, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof survey in Longparish
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and people most frequently book us about worn or lifted lead flashings and old water stains in the roof space.
For a small place like Longparish, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Longparish (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Older cottages and farmhouses around Longparish can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
What we are asked to look at in Longparish
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
For landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Longparish
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Longparish homes and their roofs
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Longparish is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. If you’re in Longparish, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Longparish. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane and Southside Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Longparish: Middleton (1 mile west), Barton Stacey (2 miles south), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (3 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (15 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Longparish
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cricketers Inn and the streets around them. Longparish’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
FAQs for Longparish
Do you cover smaller places like Longparish?
Yes, Longparish is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Longparish?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Longparish as anywhere else.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you need access inside the house?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
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The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Longparish, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.