Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Longstock
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Longstock, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Longstock
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Longstock, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Longstock (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Longstock needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Towns and villages near Longstock
What else we do in Longstock
Longstock homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For any home in Longstock, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. If you’re in Longstock, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Near you in Longstock
Around Longstock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Longstock Park and The Peat Spade Public House, among other places. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). The countryside around Longstock includes Mill Lake.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Why it is worth a survey now in Longstock
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Around Longstock, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Longstock
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Longstock book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Longstock. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Longstock
How do I find out if my home in Longstock is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Longstock?
Yes. Longstock is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.