Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Brighton Hill, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Brighton Hill and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Brighton Hill
Some roofs can’t be seen well from ground level or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Brighton Hill, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather typically shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Brighton Hill (RG22, RG21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page 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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Brighton Hill, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brighton Hill
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
What affects the price in Brighton Hill
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Brighton Hill homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Brighton Hill goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near The Church Of Christ The King, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Brighton Hill is about 1 mile south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Brighton Hill, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in RG22 and RG21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Pheby Road, Wella Road and Barber Road, all of which we cover. With the A30 close by, Brighton Hill is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in South Ham (1 mile north), Buckskin (1 mile north-west), Basingstoke (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south) and Kempshott (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Near you in Brighton Hill
In Brighton Hill, that means homes and buildings near Eastrop Park, Chalk Ridge Primary School and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Festival Place (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Brighton Hill includes Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Brighton Hill?
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?
Questions from Brighton Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Brighton Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brighton Hill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
How do I book a survey in Brighton Hill?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.