Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Stockbridge
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Stockbridge. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Stockbridge
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Stockbridge
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report helps you ask your solicitor or the managing agent the right questions. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. If you are worried about chimney mortar that has eroded and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Stockbridge are listed or sit 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, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Stockbridge (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Stockbridge
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What we are asked to look at in Stockbridge
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For any home in Stockbridge, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their report turnaround times
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Stockbridge frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Stockbridge
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
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.
Stockbridge is about 7 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. In Stockbridge, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Stockbridge is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO20 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Old London Road, High Street and New Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Stockbridge: Longstock (1 mile north), Leckford (2 miles north-east), Fullerton (3 miles north-east), Cottonworth (3 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south).
What’s near Stockbridge
Around Stockbridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Vine Inn and Test Valley School and the streets around them.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Stockbridge
Do you cover Stockbridge?
Yes, Stockbridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Stockbridge is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Whether timbers meet design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
Why get it checked now?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Outbuildings and barns around Stockbridge are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Stockbridge
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed