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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Lower Farringdon
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Farringdon? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Farringdon
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Being in a small place like Lower Farringdon makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Lower Farringdon (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Farringdon?
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Lower Farringdon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Also near Lower Farringdon
What else we do in Lower Farringdon
Local roofs and buyers in Lower Farringdon
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Bentworth Hall, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Lower Farringdon goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Lower Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Lower Farringdon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across GU34 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Gosport Road, Brightstone Lane and Shirnall Meadow. We also cover the places around Lower Farringdon: Farringdon (1 mile east), Upper Farringdon (1 mile east), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
What’s near Lower Farringdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north) and The Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Red Hill.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Farringdon
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Farringdon?
Yes, Lower Farringdon is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Lower Farringdon listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
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 is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask for loft access on the day
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
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.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles