Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ibworth, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ibworth. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Why get it checked now?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Ibworth
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. 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, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging.
Some older homes in villages like Ibworth are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Ibworth (RG26, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Useful tips for Ibworth property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask for loft access on the day
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Ibworth homes and their roofs
Historic houses like The Vyne, about 4.8 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Ibworth goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Overton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Ibworth is about 4 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ibworth as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG26 and RG23 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Ibworth include Newfound (2 miles south-east), Oakley (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-east), Buckskin (3 miles south-east) and Winklebury (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles east), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ibworth
The closest station to Ibworth is Overton station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (3.1 miles east).
Common questions in Ibworth
Do you cover Ibworth?
Yes, Ibworth is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ibworth as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Ibworth is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Around Ibworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ibworth
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.