Hampshire · London and the South East
Fleet Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Fleet, with photographs and a written report.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- A ridge or slope that dips
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 won’t look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. Around Fleet, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. At roof level, a loose tile or tired flashing does the same. Left alone, both only get worse.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Fleet
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 coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We are often asked to look into signs of past leaks inside the loft and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
In a town the size of Fleet, most homes are houses rather than flats, so the roof is normally the owner’s alone to look after. That makes a roof defect a cost that falls on you: it’s better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. A written report with photos gives you specific points to raise with the seller or the roofer.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Fleet (GU51, GU52, GU10)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Fleet
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It is often 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
If you let a flat or house near Fleet station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Fleet questions
Do you cover Fleet?
Yes, Fleet is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Fleet as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fleet?
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 this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How do I book a survey in Fleet?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Fleet often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Let us know about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when booking.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Fleet: local notes
With Farnham Castle about 4.1 miles south, Fleet sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Farnborough Airport is about 3 miles from Fleet. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
The streets around a church such as Fleet Methodist Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Fleet is about 13 miles south-east of Reading, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Fleet, we can come and survey your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Fleet and the places around it. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across GU51, GU52 and GU10 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Durnsford Avenue and Hankins Court or anywhere close by, we can help. Fleet sits on or near the A323 and A3013. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Church Crookham (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile west), Elvetham Heath (1 mile north-west), Dogmersfield (2 miles west) and Elvetham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (4 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north) and Tadley (14 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Fleet has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Fleet
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Court Moor School, The Prince of Wales pub and School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Fleet station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.9 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Fleet include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
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What else we do in Fleet
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fleet
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Useful tips for Fleet property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.