Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Deane, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Deane. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Deane: what you get
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Typical surveys look at old water stains in the roof space and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on natural slate, chimney stacks and the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Deane, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Deane (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Deane
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. For landlords with property near Overton station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We visit Deane as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Deane is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG25 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Deane include Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).
Around Deane
The closest station to Deane is Overton station, about 2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Other services in Deane
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Deane can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Deane: your questions answered
Is my home in Deane listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Deane in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Deane is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I book a survey in Deane?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop 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.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but too late to use them in the purchase. Outbuildings and barns around Deane are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.