Hampshire · London and the South East
Oakshott Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Oakshott, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oakshott
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey natural slate, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are signs of past leaks inside the loft and blocked or leaking gutters.
Somewhere as small as Oakshott, 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Oakshott (GU33, GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Towns and villages near Oakshott
What else we do in Oakshott
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically 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. In a hamlet or village like Oakshott, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Oakshott
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
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.
What affects the price in Oakshott
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
FAQs for Oakshott
Do you carry out roof surveys in Oakshott?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Oakshott as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Oakshott?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Oakshott
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Oakshott: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near Liss station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Oakshott can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Oakshott and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU33 and GU32 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Around Oakshott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hawkley Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.