Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Penton Grafton
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Penton Grafton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Penton Grafton
Buyers in Penton Grafton and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, 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 book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We are frequently asked to look into old water stains in the roof space and blocked or leaking gutters, across the roof space, natural slate and chimney stacks.
In a village or hamlet like Penton Grafton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Penton Grafton (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Penton Grafton
Is Penton Grafton in the area you cover?
Yes, Penton Grafton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is Penton Grafton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Can I take the findings back to 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. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Plenty of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Older cottages and farmhouses around Penton Grafton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Penton Grafton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
When to book a survey in Penton Grafton
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Let us know your timetable
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Penton Grafton: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Andover station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Penton Grafton, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Penton Grafton. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Penton Grafton
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Hart Public House, among other places. Penton Grafton’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.