Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in South Ham
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in South Ham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Buying a home or a new roof in South Ham
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 3.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around South Ham goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Peter's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. South Ham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover South Ham and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the RG22, RG21 and RG23 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Near you in South Ham
In South Ham, that means homes and buildings near Aldworth School, Coppice Spring School and Eastrop Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near South Ham include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in South Ham
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey natural slate, the roof space and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
In a smaller place like South Ham, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you’re buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in South Ham
Is my home in South Ham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to South Ham?
Yes, South Ham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in South Ham
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in South Ham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Ham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Ham. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we check each one closely. Any that need attention are photographed and explained.
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Also near South Ham
What else we do in South Ham
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in South Ham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in South Ham
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers