Hampshire · London and the South East
Ellisfield Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Ellisfield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Common questions in Ellisfield
Will you come out to Ellisfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Ellisfield listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Ellisfield
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about flashings that have lifted or split and standing water on a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Ellisfield, 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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Ellisfield (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Ellisfield, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Common roof problems in Ellisfield
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What insurance they carry
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Ellisfield
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Lasham Airfield is about 3 miles from Ellisfield. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. Martin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Historic houses such as Hall Place, about 3.9 miles south, show how far back building around Ellisfield goes. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Ellisfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: RG25. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Ellisfield include Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Ellisfield
In Ellisfield, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 4.2 miles north. A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Not far away are The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
Why act early in Ellisfield
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Around Ellisfield, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide and two real surveys.