Hampshire · London and the South East
Bagmore Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Bagmore from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Bagmore
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We’re often asked to look into lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and damp timbers or stains in the loft, across lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Bagmore, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Bagmore (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Bagmore
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. For older village homes like those around Bagmore, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bagmore
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- A report with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Other services in Bagmore
Common questions in Bagmore
Is Bagmore within the area you cover?
Yes. Bagmore is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bagmore?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Bagmore?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bagmore
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Bagmore
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. About 3 miles south lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Bagmore has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Bagmore is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. If you’re in Bagmore, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Southrope (1 mile east), Burkham (1 mile south-west), Shalden Green (2 miles east), Bradley (3 miles south-west) and Bentworth (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles east) and Alton (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Bagmore
The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 4.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bagmore
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
When to book a survey in Bagmore
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Bagmore often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.