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Pre-purchase roof survey in New Copse, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in New Copse from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in New Copse
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, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 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. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and blocked or leaking gutters, across lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like New Copse may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- New Copse (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
When to book a survey in New Copse
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near New Copse 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.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Common questions in New Copse
Is New Copse within the area you cover?
Yes, New Copse is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Copse?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Also near New Copse
Also in New Copse
New Copse homes and their roofs
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Bentworth Hall, about 0.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Copse. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Alton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in New Copse, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Across Hampshire, we cover New Copse. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Near you in New Copse
The closest station to New Copse is Alton station, roughly 4.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around New Copse includes King's Hill.