Hampshire · London and the South East
Rooksdown Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Rooksdown, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Rooksdown
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints.
In a smaller place like Rooksdown, some houses face open ground, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Rooksdown (RG24, RG23, RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Rooksdown
Is my home in Rooksdown listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Rooksdown?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Rooksdown as anywhere else.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
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 does not stand in for a RICS survey.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Buying a home or a new roof in Rooksdown
Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Rooksdown goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
Rooksdown is about 1 mile north-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rooksdown and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across RG24, RG23 and RG26 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Mill Road, The Square and Hasket Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Winklebury (1 mile south), Sherborne St John (1 mile north-east), Basingstoke (1 mile south-east), Worting (2 miles south-west) and Buckskin (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Near you in Rooksdown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Winklebury Infant School, among other places. Rooksdown’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Willis Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Rooksdown include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Common roof problems in Rooksdown
Most viewings never get near the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Blocked gutters on homes around Rooksdown overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
For a price for your roof in Rooksdown, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rooksdown
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Rooksdown, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- 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 is safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.