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Pre-purchase roof survey in Oakley, 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 Oakley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oakley
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and signs of past leaks inside the loft, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and gutters and downpipes.
Houses in smaller places like Oakley can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are looked at closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Oakley (RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Oakley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Common questions in Oakley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oakley?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Oakley?
Yes, Oakley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How do I book a survey in Oakley?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re 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.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
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How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Parking around Oakley is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know 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.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Oakley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
Oakley homes and their roofs
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Overton station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. The streets around a church such as St John's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Bookings from Oakley are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Oakley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Reading is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RG23 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Oakley include Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
What’s near Oakley
In Oakley, that means homes and buildings near Barley Mow pub and Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Overton station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East frequently have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.