Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in St Mary Bourne
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in St Mary Bourne from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Old water stains in the loft space
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Pre-purchase roof survey in St Mary Bourne
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat extension roof and flashings that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Some older homes in villages like St Mary Bourne are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- St Mary Bourne (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in St Mary Bourne
Do you cover St Mary Bourne?
Yes, St Mary Bourne is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in St Mary Bourne listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
What we are asked to look at in St Mary Bourne
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
For landlords with property near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like St Mary Bourne needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Local roofs and buyers in St Mary Bourne
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. St Mary Bourne is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. St Mary Bourne is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in St Mary Bourne
Around St Mary Bourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Coronation Arms. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around St Mary Bourne includes Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
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Why act early in St Mary Bourne
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. For older village homes like those around St Mary Bourne, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in St Mary Bourne, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.