Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Red Post Bridge
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Red Post Bridge and across Hampshire.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blocked or leaking gutters
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Red Post Bridge
Some roofs cannot be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and flashings that have lifted or split, on natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Red Post Bridge may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Red Post Bridge (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Red Post Bridge, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What affects the price in Red Post Bridge
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Red Post Bridge?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Let us know your timetable
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Towns and villages near Red Post Bridge
What else we do in Red Post Bridge
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Red Post Bridge
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Red Post Bridge
Do you carry out roof surveys in Red Post Bridge?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Red Post Bridge is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Is Red Post Bridge within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Red Post Bridge
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Red Post Bridge is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Red Post Bridge and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Red Post Bridge and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SP11 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Newall Road, Andover Road and Red Post Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Penton Corner (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-west), Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (2 miles north) and East Cholderton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Red Post Bridge
Around Red Post Bridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Swan Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.6 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.