Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shipton Bellinger. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Pre-purchase roof surveys for Shipton Bellinger homes and businesses
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Shipton Bellinger
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photographs that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. Typical surveys look at gutters choked with leaves and moss and damp timbers or stains in the loft, on gutters and downpipes, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Shipton Bellinger, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Shipton Bellinger (SP9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Spotting it before you buy means you know about it from day one. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shipton Bellinger
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
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What we are asked to look at in Shipton Bellinger
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Shipton Bellinger homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near Grateley station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Shipton Bellinger, we can come and survey your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Shipton Bellinger. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SP9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close. Other places close to Shipton Bellinger include Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Shipton Bellinger
Around Shipton Bellinger, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Boot Inn and The Wellington Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Shipton Bellinger is Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically 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. Around Shipton Bellinger, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Shipton Bellinger, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shipton Bellinger
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Shipton Bellinger
Is Shipton Bellinger within the area you cover?
Yes, Shipton Bellinger is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shipton Bellinger?
Yes, Shipton Bellinger is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Shipton Bellinger as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.