Hampshire · London and the South East
Dummer Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Dummer.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Dummer: what you get
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. Common reasons to book are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and blocked or leaking gutters, across natural slate, gutters and downpipes and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Dummer are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Dummer (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Dummer: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Micheldever station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Dummer, we can come and survey your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Dummer. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Dummer, we cover North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Dummer
In Dummer, that means homes and buildings near The Queen Inn. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Dummer include Farleigh Hill.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- 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 email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Dummer
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Dummer often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Dummer
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. 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, and the report is written for you to use. In a small place like Dummer, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dummer
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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FAQs for Dummer
Do you carry out roof surveys in Dummer?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Dummer?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will you need to get into the loft?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
What we’re asked to look at in Dummer
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?