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Pre-purchase roof survey in Burkham, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Burkham? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Burkham and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Burkham
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat extension roof and quick fixes on flashings and valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Burkham makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Burkham (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It’s useful 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 normally takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Burkham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Burkham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Burkham: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Burkham?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Lasham Airfield is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Burkham is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
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.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Burkham
About 1.9 miles south lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Burkham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Burkham and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Burkham is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Burkham include Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Burkham
Burkham’s nearest station is Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burkham include Farleigh Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burkham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
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.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Burkham
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
When to book a survey in Burkham
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
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How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.