Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ludgershall, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Ludgershall and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ludgershall: what you get
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’re worried about loose pots and cracked flaunching and gutters choked with leaves and moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Houses in smaller places like Ludgershall can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ludgershall (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ludgershall
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Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
FAQs for Ludgershall
Will you come out to Ludgershall?
Yes, Ludgershall is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ludgershall?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How do I book a survey in Ludgershall?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Ludgershall: local notes
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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Whatever the street in Ludgershall, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St James, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Ludgershall, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hampshire, we cover Ludgershall. There is also a page for Southampton.
We work across SP11 for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets like High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens. Ludgershall sits on or near the A342, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Ludgershall include Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Near you in Ludgershall
We work in homes and buildings around The Wellington Academy and Prince of Wales Hotel and the streets around them. A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (less than half a mile north).
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Ludgershall, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.