Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Upper Clatford
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Upper Clatford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Clatford: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and quick fixes on flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Upper Clatford makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Upper Clatford (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Upper Clatford
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What insurance they carry
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Upper Clatford
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Upper Clatford is about 1 mile south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Upper Clatford is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Hampshire, we cover Upper Clatford. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Sam Whites Hill, Valley Rise and Above Town, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Upper Clatford, we cover Goodworth Clatford (1 mile south), Wherwell Wood (2 miles south-east), Wherwell (3 miles south-east), Cottonworth (3 miles south-east) and Fullerton (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Upper Clatford
In Upper Clatford, that means homes and buildings near John Hanson Community School. Upper Clatford’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Places near Upper Clatford
Other services in Upper Clatford
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Clatford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Upper Clatford: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Upper Clatford is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Upper Clatford?
Yes, Upper Clatford is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Clatford?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space