Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in New Alresford
Pre-purchase roof surveys in New Alresford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
What we’re asked to look at in New Alresford
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
Historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House, about 3 miles south, show how far back building around New Alresford goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in New Alresford
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like New Alresford, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in New Alresford or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- New Alresford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Leave it or get it looked at?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Homes in smaller places like New Alresford can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
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What else we do in New Alresford
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Parking around New Alresford is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- 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 report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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What affects the price in New Alresford
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in New Alresford, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in New Alresford
Is New Alresford in the area you cover?
Yes, New Alresford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like New Alresford?
Yes, New Alresford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around New Alresford
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Baptist, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. New Alresford is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. New Alresford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill. With the B3046 and B3047 close by, New Alresford is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in New Alresford
In New Alresford, that means homes and buildings near The Running Horse Public House and Perins School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse.