Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Old Alresford
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Old Alresford, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Alresford
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 any day of the week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Typical surveys look at blistered or split felt on a flat roof and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Old Alresford makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Old Alresford
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Alresford?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Old Alresford?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Old Alresford
The wider area around Old Alresford has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 4.1 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. In Old Alresford, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Old Alresford is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook and the roads around them. Other places close to Old Alresford include Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Near you in Old Alresford
Around Old Alresford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Globe Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Old Alresford. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the price in Old Alresford
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Old Alresford, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Old Alresford, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes