Hampshire · London and the South East
Bradley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Bradley, with photos and a written report.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Bradley
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, the roof space and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Somewhere as small as Bradley, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Bradley (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Bradley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Bradley
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. You will know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Around Bradley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Other services in Bradley
What we’re asked to look at in Bradley
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Bradley: local notes
About 1.9 miles south-east lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Bradley has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Bradley is about 3 miles from Lasham Airfield. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Bradley and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SO24. We also cover Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Around Bradley
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Clay and concrete tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack, and low-pitched roofs need their laps to be right.
Common questions in Bradley
Is Bradley within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bradley?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Bradley is about 3 miles from Lasham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bradley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.