Hampshire · London and the South East
Elvetham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Elvetham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof survey in Elvetham
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey the roof space, gutters and downpipes and lead flashings and valleys, and people most often book us about lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Being in a small place like Elvetham makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
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
- Elvetham (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Elvetham
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary at Elvetham Hall are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Elvetham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Elvetham
Are there drone restrictions around Elvetham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Elvetham is about 3 miles from Blackbushe Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Elvetham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
Buying a home or a new roof in Elvetham
Blackbushe Airport is about 3 miles from Elvetham. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own a rental within reach of Fleet station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We visit Elvetham as part of our work across Hampshire. Elvetham is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG27 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Home Farm Road and Fleet Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Elvetham: Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Around Elvetham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sunday School, De Havilland Arms and The Views Meadow and the streets around them. Elvetham’s nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
What affects the price in Elvetham
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Request records of any re-roofing
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.