Hampshire · London and the South East
Warnborough Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Warnborough Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Book once your offer is accepted
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we’ve found patch repairs.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Warnborough Green
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed flashings that have lifted or split and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Warnborough Green, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Warnborough Green (RG29, RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Warnborough Green
What else we do in Warnborough Green
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Warnborough Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Warnborough Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Warnborough Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Warnborough Green?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. RAF Odiham is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Warnborough Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Warnborough Green
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Warnborough Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we’re asked to look at in Warnborough Green
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we look at.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Warnborough Green
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Warnborough Green is about 1 mile south of Hook, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Warnborough Green and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Warnborough Green and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG29 and RG27 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Hook Road, Mill Lane and Derby Fields, all of which we cover. Warnborough Green is on the M3, so it’s easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Greywell (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Hook Common (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile north) and Nately Scures (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Warnborough Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hook Infant School and Swan Inn. For rail, the closest station is Hook station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.1 miles east). The countryside around Warnborough Green includes Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.