Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Aldershot, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Aldershot and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof survey in Aldershot: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you’ve noticed blistered or split felt on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a town the size of Aldershot, most homes are houses rather than flats, so the roof usually belongs to the property you’re buying or paying for. That makes the roof’s condition a straightforward money question: better found before exchange or final payment than after. A report with photographs gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Aldershot (GU11, GU12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Most visits in a town like Aldershot start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, 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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Landlords, agents and block managers in Aldershot
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Aldershot homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Farnborough Airport is about 3 miles from Aldershot. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Farnham Castle, about 2.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aldershot. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Aldershot, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Aldershot is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: GU11 and GU12. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Station Road, East Station Road and High Street. Aldershot is on the A323 and A325, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Aldershot
In Aldershot, that means homes and buildings near All Hallows Catholic School, Prince Consort's Library and Princes Gardens and the streets around them. Aldershot has its own railway station: Aldershot station. A little further out are Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north) and Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aldershot include Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Aldershot
How do I find out if my home in Aldershot is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Aldershot?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Aldershot is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Aldershot?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Leave it or get it looked at?
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. On a house in a town like Aldershot, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A report with photographs
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Aldershot
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
Other services in Aldershot
Common roof problems in Aldershot
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- A ridge or slope that dips
If you own a rental within reach of Aldershot station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you get a written report with photos