Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hazeley
A careful look at the roof at your property in Hazeley, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Hazeley
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. Typical surveys look at old water stains in the roof space and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Hazeley may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Hazeley (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Hazeley
Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 3.1 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Hazeley goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Mattingley Church: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Winchfield station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Hazeley is about 4 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hazeley and the surrounding area. Hazeley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Plough Lane and Red Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hazeley: Hound Green (1 mile west), Bramshill (1 mile north), Mattingley (1 mile south-west), Heckfield (1 mile north-west) and Heckfield Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hazeley
In Hazeley, that means homes and buildings near The Mutton pub. Hazeley’s nearest station is Winchfield station, about 3.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.9 miles south) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hazeley include Hitches Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Let us know your timetable
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Every so frequently, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, yet the nails that fix it frequently give out first. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hazeley
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Hazeley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hazeley
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Hazeley: your questions answered
Is Hazeley in the area you cover?
Yes, Hazeley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Hazeley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Hazeley?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Can I take the findings back to 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.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.