Hampshire · London and the South East
Deadwater Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Deadwater, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof survey in Deadwater: what you get
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and chimney mortar that has eroded, across chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Deadwater, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. That applies whether you’re buying in Deadwater or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Deadwater (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Deadwater
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Deadwater
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Deadwater is about 1 mile east of Bordon, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Deadwater is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Deadwater. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
We work across GU35 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Alma Road, Varna Road and Rowan Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Deadwater include Lindford (1 mile north-east), Bordon (1 mile west), Hollywater (1 mile south), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Pinewood Village (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Around Deadwater
Typical jobs here are in homes near Weyford Nursery and Primary School and the streets around them. Deadwater’s nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Deadwater. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Deadwater, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
What we’re asked to look at in Deadwater
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not 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. They’re part of what we look at.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
The streets around a church like St Mark's Sacred Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Deadwater, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
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Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Deadwater
Do you carry out roof surveys in Deadwater?
Yes, Deadwater is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Deadwater?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
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. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.