Hampshire · London and the South East
Newton Valence Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Newton Valence, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newton Valence
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. All three include a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. We’re often asked to look into damp timbers or stains in the loft and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and natural slate.
For a small place like Newton Valence, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Newton Valence (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Newton Valence
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Newton Valence gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Newton Valence is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Newton Valence
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Newton Valence includes Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Newton Valence, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
FAQs for Newton Valence
Is Newton Valence within the area you cover?
Yes, Newton Valence is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newton Valence?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Newton Valence?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Why it is worth a survey now in Newton Valence
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Newton Valence
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA