Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Northington
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Northington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- A ridge or slope that dips
Pre-purchase roof survey in Northington: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Northington and across London and South East England. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or lifted lead flashings and standing water on a flat extension roof.
In a village or hamlet like Northington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Northington (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Northington
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Northington can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Northington is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO24 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Northington: Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Around Northington
In Northington, that means homes and buildings near The Woolpack Inn and the streets around them. Northington’s nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
Common questions in Northington
How do I find out if my home in Northington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Northington within the area you cover?
Yes, Northington is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We cannot promise how the seller will respond.
Why it is worth a survey now in Northington
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. In a small place like Northington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, 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 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Northington, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Let us know your timetable
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near Northington
What else we do in Northington
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northington
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.