Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Old Basing
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Old Basing? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Basing
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
In a smaller place like Old Basing, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather usually shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Old Basing (RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Old Basing
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Old Basing?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
Old Basing: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Old Basing?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Old Basing is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Old Basing?
Yes. Old Basing is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across 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. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Buying a home or a new roof in Old Basing
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. The Vyne lies about 3.3 miles north-west, so building around Old Basing goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Old Basing for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Old Basing is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RG24 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include The Street, London Road and Paulet Place, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Around Old Basing
Around Old Basing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Costello School, Eastrop Park and The Crown Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 2 miles west. A little further out are Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile west). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
Places near Old Basing
What else we do in Old Basing
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Basing
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.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Book once your offer is accepted
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
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.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Homes around Old Basing often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.