Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Basingstoke
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Basingstoke, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Basingstoke questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Basingstoke?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Basingstoke is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Basingstoke?
Clear the way to the loft hatch if there is one, and tell us about any leaks, stains or past repairs. Parking and access details for Basingstoke help us plan the visit.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
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.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Basingstoke
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at worn or lifted lead flashings and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, on natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles.
A place the size of Basingstoke has homes of every age, from older terraces and villas to post-war estates and recent developments. A roof on a Victorian house fails in different ways from one on a 1960s semi or a new build. That is why the age and type of roof shape what the inspection concentrates on, for a purchase or a new roof alike.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Basingstoke (RG24, RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Basingstoke
Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 2.9 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Basingstoke goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Basingstoke can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Hampshire coverage includes Basingstoke. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square. Being close to the A30 and A33, Basingstoke is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Basingstoke, we cover South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Basingstoke has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Basingstoke
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cranbourne, The Costello School and The Rising Sun pub. The closest station to Basingstoke is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Basingstoke?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Basingstoke
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 with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Let us know your timetable
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Jobs in Basingstoke might be a terraced house one day and a block of flats the next. Let us know which it is and who controls access, and the visit is planned around that.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why act early in Basingstoke
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. In a busy place like Basingstoke, water from a failed roof can run through a building before anyone spots it, soaking insulation, ceilings and whatever is below. Catching it early keeps the damage down.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Basingstoke
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.