Hampshire · London and the South East
Nether Wallop Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Nether Wallop? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Nether Wallop and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Nether Wallop
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We are often asked to look into lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and damp timbers or stains in the loft, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Nether Wallop may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Nether Wallop (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Nether Wallop
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Nether Wallop can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Nether Wallop
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Nether Wallop
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Nether Wallop questions
How do I find out if my home in Nether Wallop is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Nether Wallop in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
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. We send it by email, with photos.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Nether Wallop: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Nether Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Nether Wallop across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Nether Wallop. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO20 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Road, High Street and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Middle Wallop (1 mile north-west), Over Wallop (2 miles north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north), Red Rice (4 miles north-east) and Fox (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Nether Wallop
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Old Butchers Arms. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west. Open spaces near Nether Wallop include Boscombe Down East.