Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hatch Warren
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hatch Warren, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Hatch Warren
If you are buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat extension roof and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Hatch Warren, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Breathable membranes only appeared in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt or nothing at all.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hatch Warren (RG22, RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Hatch Warren
What else we do in Hatch Warren
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hatch Warren
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
Questions from Hatch Warren
Do you cover Hatch Warren?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Hatch Warren is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Hatch Warren is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How quickly will I get the report?
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.
Local roofs and buyers in Hatch Warren
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. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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 let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Hatch Warren is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hatch Warren and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG22 and RG25 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Cyprus Road, Danebury Road and Cliddesden Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Hatch Warren, we cover Farleigh Wallop (1 mile south), Brighton Hill (1 mile north), Kempshott (1 mile north-west), South Ham (2 miles north) and Buckskin (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
What’s near Hatch Warren
We work in homes and buildings around Jolly Farmer Public House, Brighton Hill Community School and Coppice Spring School, among other places. The closest station to Hatch Warren is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Willis Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hatch Warren
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we check.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- A ridge or slope that dips
If you live in an older home near The Church Of Christ The King, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to a smaller place like Hatch Warren is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
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. Our survey is done for you. Homes in smaller places like Hatch Warren can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Hatch Warren
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Hatch Warren, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.