Hampshire · London and the South East
Bramshott Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bramshott? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Bramshott and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bramshott: what you get
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. We can’t say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and flashings that have lifted or split.
Being in a small place like Bramshott makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bramshott (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Common questions in Bramshott
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bramshott?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bramshott as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Bramshott is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Let us know your timetable
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.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Also near Bramshott
What else we do in Bramshott
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Bramshott
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you let a flat or house near Liphook station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Bramshott is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. If you’re in Bramshott, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in GU30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Limes Close and Woolmer Lane. If you’re just outside Bramshott, we cover Hammer Bottom (2 miles east), Linchmere (2 miles south-east), Bramshott Chase (2 miles east), Hammer (2 miles east) and Woolmer Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Petersfield (8 miles south-west) and Bordon (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bramshott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bohunt School and The Green Dragon Public House. Bramshott’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Bramshott include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Bramshott can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
Leave it or get it looked at?
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it will not look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. In a place like Bramshott, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide or two real surveys.