Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Inhurst
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Inhurst. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Inhurst: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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 the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Saint Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Inhurst is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Inhurst, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RG26 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Inhurst Lane, Stokes Lane and Brimpton Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Inhurst, we cover Heath End (1 mile north-east), Baughurst (1 mile south-east), Axmansford (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west) and Tadley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Inhurst
In Inhurst, that means homes and buildings near Burnham Copse Primary School. The closest station to Inhurst is Midgham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Inhurst includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Inhurst: what you get
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. Typical surveys look at patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys.
Being in a small place like Inhurst makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Inhurst (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Inhurst questions
Do you cover Inhurst?
Yes, Inhurst is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Inhurst?
Yes. Inhurst 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 when booking.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Inhurst?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
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.
How long will you be at the property?
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. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Inhurst property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Let us know your timetable
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Inhurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Nearby places to Inhurst
Other services in Inhurst
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
What we’re asked to look at in Inhurst
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Midgham station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Landlord and commercial surveys in Inhurst
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.