Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tadley, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Tadley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tadley: what you get
We survey roofs for buyers in Tadley and across London and the South East. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at blocked or leaking gutters and signs of past leaks inside the loft, across clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and natural slate.
Most homes in a town like Tadley are houses, so the roof normally belongs to the property you’re buying or paying for, apart from details shared with the house next door on semis and terraces. That makes a roof defect a cost that falls on you: it’s better to know about it before exchange or before the final payment than afterwards. With photos and written recommendations, you have clear points to take back to the seller or the roofer.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Tadley (RG26, RG7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking in a town like Tadley is usually simple, but tell us if there is a driveway or any restrictions. We check the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Tadley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tadley?
Yes, Tadley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Tadley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
Why get it checked now?
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and the Premium Survey report arrives the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Tadley
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tadley
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Rotten pegs let tiles slide, so we look for gaps along the courses.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tadley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Local roofs and buyers in Tadley
Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Tadley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
The streets around a church such as Saint Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Tadley is about 6 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Tadley, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across the RG26 and RG7 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Church Road, Ambrose Road and Wickham Close and the roads around them. Tadley sits on or near the A340 and B3051, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Tadley, we cover Baughurst (1 mile west), Pamber Heath (1 mile east), Heath End (1 mile west), Inhurst (2 miles west) and Aldermaston Soke (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south), Fleet (14 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Hook (9 miles south-east), Popley (5 miles south-east) and Kempshott (8 miles south).
Near you in Tadley
In Tadley, that means homes and buildings near The Hurst School, The Falcon pub and The Hurst School. For rail, the closest station is Midgham station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (5.2 miles south) and Calleva Museum (1.9 miles east).
When to book a survey in Tadley
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Good slate can last well over a century, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Midgham station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?