Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lyde Green, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lyde Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Lyde Green
Buyers in Lyde Green and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and signs of past leaks inside the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Lyde Green, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Lyde Green (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Questions from Lyde Green
Do you cover smaller places like Lyde Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Lyde Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Lyde Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Nearby places to Lyde Green
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Local roofs and buyers in Lyde Green
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Stratfield Saye House, about 2.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lyde Green. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. Take an older house close to Rotherwick Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Hook station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Lyde Green and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lyde Green. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across RG27 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lyde Green
Around Lyde Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on any day of the week, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Older and listed buildings around Lyde Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lyde Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.