Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Lower Common
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Common and across Hampshire.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Flashings that have lifted or split
What affects the price in Lower Common
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Common
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that is frequently not the individual flat owner, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and people most often book us about quick fixes on flashings and valleys and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof.
Being in a small place like Lower Common makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
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.
- Where
- Lower Common (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Lower Common frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Common
Is my home in Lower Common listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Lower Common?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Lower Common is about 3 miles from Blackbushe Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Lower Common homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Lower Common is about 3 miles from Blackbushe Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For landlords with property near Crowthorne station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. With Stratfield Saye House about 4.3 miles west, the area around Lower Common has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Lower Common is about 3 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lower Common. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RG27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Mud Lane, Lower Common and Warbrook Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Eversley (1 mile north-east), Eversley Centre (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (2 miles east), Finchampstead (2 miles east) and California (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles south-west), Farnborough (7 miles south-east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (3 miles east).
What’s near Lower Common
Around Lower Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bohunt School Wokingham, White Hart Public House and Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Lower Common’s nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.9 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4 miles north-west). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.