Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Picket Piece, Hampshire
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Picket Piece. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Picket Piece
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Old water stains in the loft space
For any home in Picket Piece, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Pre-purchase roof survey in Picket Piece
We survey roofs for buyers in Picket Piece 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 book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat extension roof and damp timbers or stains in the loft, across chimney stacks, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Houses in smaller places like Picket Piece can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Picket Piece (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Picket Piece
Do you cover smaller places like Picket Piece?
Yes, Picket Piece is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How should I get ready for a visit in Picket Piece?
Very little. Unlock side gates, keep pets in another room and dig out any invoices from past roof work.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Picket Piece
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Picket Piece, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Picket Piece, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Picket Piece homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Picket Piece and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Picket Piece and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road. We also cover the places around Picket Piece: Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Near you in Picket Piece
We work in homes and buildings around Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.