Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tangley
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Tangley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How it works
Where it’s 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. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Tangley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tangley: what you get
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of past leaks inside the loft and chimney mortar that has eroded.
Some older homes in villages like Tangley 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Tangley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Tangley
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It is a frequent finding on older houses.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have lifted or split
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Useful tips for Tangley property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Check we will be able to get into the roof space
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
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. Each defect is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Tangley questions
Is my home in Tangley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Tangley?
Yes, Tangley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Tangley?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space.
Local roofs and buyers in Tangley
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. 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.
Tangley is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Tangley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Hampshire coverage includes Tangley. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SP11. Other places close to Tangley include Chute Forest (1 mile south-west), Hatherden (2 miles south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles west), Clanville (2 miles south) and Redenham (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east), East Anton (4 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Near you in Tangley
Around Tangley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cricketer's Arms, among other places. Tangley’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 4.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Ludgershall Castle (4.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.