Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Vernham Dean, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Vernham Dean? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Vernham Dean and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Vernham Dean
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and old water stains in the roof space, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
Somewhere as small as Vernham Dean, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Vernham Dean (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. In a place like Vernham Dean, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Vernham Dean
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Vernham Dean
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Local roofs and buyers in Vernham Dean
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Around Vernham Dean, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings from Vernham Dean are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
All of SP11 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Bulpits Hill and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Vernham Dean: Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Around Vernham Dean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The George Inn, among other places. Open spaces near Vernham Dean include Inkpen Hill.
More services for Vernham Dean
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually 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. Somewhere as small as Vernham Dean, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- 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 the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
FAQs for Vernham Dean
Will you come out to Vernham Dean?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Vernham Dean is listed?
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.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.