Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in North Street, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in North Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in North Street
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about a ridge or slope that dips and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like North Street, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- North Street (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around North Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- 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 the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in North Street
Is North Street in the area you cover?
Yes, North Street is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to North Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in North Street?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Street
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Nearby places to North Street
What else we do in North Street
Local roofs and buyers in North Street
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 3.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around North Street goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
North Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in North Street, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you’re just outside North Street, we cover Gilbert Street (1 mile south-east), Ropley (1 mile south), Ropley Dean (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile east) and Charlwood (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
What’s near North Street
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near North Street include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
What we are asked to look at in North Street
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
Why act early in North Street
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. For older village homes like those around North Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Street
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the price in North Street
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.