Hampshire · London and the South East
Red Post Bridge Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Red Post Bridge.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Red Post Bridge frequently 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.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof survey in Red Post Bridge: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Red Post Bridge and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Red Post Bridge (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Red Post Bridge
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Places near Red Post Bridge
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Signs you need a roof survey in Red Post Bridge
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Red Post Bridge homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take a building like John Hanson Community School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Red Post Bridge is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Red Post Bridge can all book roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Roof surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on Newall Road, Andover Road and Red Post Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Red Post Bridge: Penton Corner (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-west), Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (2 miles north) and East Cholderton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Around Red Post Bridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Swan Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles east. Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (2.6 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Prices for roof surveys in Red Post Bridge
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Red Post Bridge, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
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 phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about roof surveys in Red Post Bridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Red Post Bridge?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Red Post Bridge?
Yes. Red Post Bridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.