Hampshire · London and the South East
Old Basing Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Old Basing, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- File each roof report for future reference
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Landlord roof survey in Old Basing
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and leaking joints at party walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Houses in smaller places like Old Basing can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Old Basing (RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Old Basing: local notes
With The Vyne about 3.3 miles north-west, Old Basing sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Old Basing Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Old Basing is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Old Basing is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG24. Whether your property is on The Street, London Road and Paulet Place or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Old Basing: Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Old Basing
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Costello School, Eastrop Park and The Crown Public House. Old Basing’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (within half a mile west). The countryside around Old Basing includes Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
When to book a survey in Old Basing
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Festival Place, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Old Basing is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What affects the price in Old Basing
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Nearby places to Old Basing
What else we do in Old Basing
Common questions in Old Basing
How do I find out if my home in Old Basing is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Basingstoke station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.