Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Cufaude
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Cufaude and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- A ridge or slope that dips
Pre-purchase roof survey in Cufaude: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s frequently not the individual flat owner, 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. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat extension roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Cufaude, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Cufaude (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Cufaude: local notes
With The Vyne about 0.9 miles west, Cufaude sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Cufaude is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Cufaude, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Cufaude. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Bramley (1 mile north), Bramley Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (2 miles east), Sherfield on Loddon (2 miles east) and Three Ashes (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (13 miles east), Fleet (10 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Cufaude
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Everest Community Academy. The closest station to Cufaude is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (3.1 miles south) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Daneshill Park Woods.
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For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Cufaude
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Problems we come across often include:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
If you let a flat or house near Bramley (Hants) station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Cufaude
Is my home in Cufaude listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Cufaude within the area you cover?
Yes. Cufaude is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It does not stand in for a RICS survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a village or hamlet like Cufaude, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A mortgage valuation isn’t a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. Our survey is done for you. In a place like Cufaude, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Cufaude, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we check each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
Chimney stacks
We inspect the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.