Hampshire · London and the South East
Overton Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Overton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Why get it checked now?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Homes in smaller places like Overton can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Overton
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and lead flashings and valleys.
Houses in smaller places like Overton can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. 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. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Overton (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
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How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Overton is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed beforehand.
- 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.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
When to book a survey in Overton
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Landlords with a home close to Overton station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Common questions in Overton
Is my home in Overton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Overton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Overton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Overton?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Overton
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Overton, the roof can be surveyed. Overton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Overton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Greyhound pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Overton station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.