Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Oak, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Broad Oak. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Broad Oak homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Broad Oak is about 2 miles from RAF Odiham. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as All Saints Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Broad Oak for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Broad Oak is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG29 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Around Broad Oak
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Waterwitch pub and Robert May's School and the streets around them. The closest station to Broad Oak is Winchfield station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Oak
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it is checked as far as access allows. If you’re worried about a ridge or slope that dips and loose pots and cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, natural slate and the roof space alike.
For a small place like Broad Oak, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Broad Oak (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Broad Oak
How do I find out if my home in Broad Oak is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Broad Oak?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Broad Oak?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What affects the price in Broad Oak
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs.
When to book a survey in Broad Oak
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Landlords with a home close to Winchfield station may find that 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
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Useful tips for Broad Oak property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Let us know your timetable
- Book once your offer is accepted
- 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, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Broad Oak can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.