Hampshire · London and the South East
Perham Down Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Perham Down and across Hampshire.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Perham Down questions
Will you come out to Perham Down?
Yes, Perham Down is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Perham Down is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Perham Down
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you’re committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, across gutters and downpipes, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Being in a small place like Perham Down makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Perham Down (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Perham Down
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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.
Useful tips for Perham Down property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Request records of any re-roofing
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Perham Down, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Perham Down
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. Older cottages and farmhouses around Perham Down can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Places near Perham Down
Other services in Perham Down
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Local roofs and buyers in Perham Down
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Grateley station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near Church of St James, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Perham Down is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hampshire, we cover Perham Down. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Perham Down
Perham Down’s nearest station is Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.