Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Farnborough. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof survey in Farnborough
Some roofs can’t be seen well from ground level or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. We are often asked to look into roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, on the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles.
For a small place like Farnborough, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
Places near Farnborough
Also in Farnborough
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Farnborough
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Farnborough, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford.
All of OX12 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Farnborough
Nearby you’ll also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Farnborough, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common questions in Farnborough
Is Farnborough within the area you cover?
Yes. Farnborough is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farnborough?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Farnborough as anywhere else.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is 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 you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What happens if roof problems are left?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it will not look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Farnborough, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Farnborough
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Farnborough?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
In and around Farnborough, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive