Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Church Crookham, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Church Crookham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Church Crookham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Church Crookham book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Church Crookham
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose pots and cracked flaunching and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Older buildings in small places like Church Crookham may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Church Crookham (GU52, GU51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Older roofs in small places like Church Crookham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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 check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where 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 the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Church Crookham, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Church Crookham
About 3.5 miles south lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Church Crookham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Farnborough Airport is about 3 miles from Church Crookham. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Fleet Spiritualist Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. For landlords with property near Fleet station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Church Crookham is about 1 mile south-east of Fleet, in Hampshire. In Church Crookham, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Church Crookham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in GU52 and GU51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on New Road, Grove Road and Gravel Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Fleet (1 mile north-west), Crookham Village (2 miles west), Ewshot (2 miles south), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north-west) and Warren Corner (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (3 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Church Crookham
In Church Crookham, that means homes and buildings near School, Basingbourne Park and The Foresters Inn. Church Crookham’s nearest station is Fleet station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Church Crookham include Aunt's Pool and Aunt's Pool Hill.
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FAQs for Church Crookham
Are there drone restrictions around Church Crookham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Farnborough Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover smaller places like Church Crookham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Church Crookham?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Let us know your timetable
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Why get it checked now?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. In a small place like Church Crookham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.