Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wherwell Wood, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Wherwell Wood, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Wherwell Wood homes and their roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Wherwell Wood, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Wherwell Wood: Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Wherwell Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Lion Public House and Winton Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wherwell Wood
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We’re often asked to look into blocked or leaking gutters and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, across clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Wherwell Wood 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Wherwell Wood (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Wherwell Wood can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book 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. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wherwell Wood, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Wherwell Wood: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Wherwell Wood is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Wherwell Wood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
How do I book a survey in Wherwell Wood?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Useful tips for Wherwell Wood property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Request records of any re-roofing
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wherwell Wood
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
For landlords with property near Andover station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Wherwell Wood
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate