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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Upper Common
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Upper Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Common
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed quick fixes on flashings and valleys and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Upper Common makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Upper Common (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
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 lead is also a target for theft.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the roof space, we report what we can see of it.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Upper Common
The wider area around Upper Common has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 3.9 miles south-east. If your house is among the older ones, 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. Upper Common is about 3 miles from Lasham Airfield. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Common. Our Hampshire coverage includes Upper Common and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Upper Common
In Upper Common, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub. Upper Common’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Common include Farleigh Hill.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
When to book a survey in Upper Common
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Martin, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Upper Common needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
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. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for Upper Common
How do I find out if my home in Upper Common is listed?
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.
Is drone flying allowed in Upper Common?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Lasham Airfield is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Common?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop 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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
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.