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Pre-purchase roof survey in West Green, Hampshire

A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across West Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.

  • Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
  • Blocked or leaking gutters
  • Signs of past leaks inside the loft

Need a pre-purchase roof survey in West Green?

What happens if roof problems are left?

After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like West Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.

Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.

Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Green

  • Customer satisfaction of 98%
  • Every finding written up with photos
  • Clear package prices, inc. VAT
  • Professional indemnity and public liability insurance

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About our pre-purchase roof survey in West Green

We survey roofs for buyers in West Green and across London and the South East. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it.

For a small place like West Green, the visit is planned like any other: 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 are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.

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.

Illustration of a tiled-roof house for sale beside a ticked clipboard
Place
West Green (RG27)
Wider area
Hampshire
Cost
From £150 inc. VAT
Your report
A written report with photos, by email
Appointments
Weekdays and weekends
Cover
Professional indemnity and public liability
Telephone
07833 053749
Last updated
27 October 2026

Different roofs, different checks

Chimney stacks

A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.

Lead flashings and valleys

Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.

What we do, step by step

Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like West Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.

  1. After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
  2. We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
  3. We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
  4. We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
  5. You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.

Preparing for the visit

  • Check pets are kept safely away
  • If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
  • Jot down any questions you want answered

Booking a survey

Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.

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What we are asked to look at in West Green

Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.

Problems we come across frequently include:

  • Signs of past leaks inside the loft
  • Chimney mortar that has eroded
  • Worn or lifted lead flashings
  • Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs

For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.

Choosing a roof surveyor

  • Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
  • Their insurance cover
  • If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
  • Is there a chance to talk the report through?

What’s in a roof survey

Buying a home or a new roof in West Green

If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. With Stratfield Saye House about 4.6 miles north-west, West Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.

If you own a rental within reach of Winchfield station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.

West Green is about 4 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. In West Green, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. West Green is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.

All of RG27 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Phoenix Green (1 mile south-east), Murrell Green (1 mile south-west), Winchfield (1 mile south-east), Hook (2 miles south-west) and Hook Common (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (8 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles north-east).

Near you in West Green

In West Green, that means homes and buildings near Phoenix Inn. The nearest railway station is Winchfield station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.

Map of West Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a survey costs

Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:

  • The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
  • The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
  • The shape of the roof and its details
  • The use of thermal imaging or a drone

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

There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:

  • When you need the report by
  • The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
  • The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
  • The address and postcode of the property

A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.

What this survey can’t tell you

To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:

  • Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
  • Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
  • Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up

Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.

Roofs we survey in West Green

  • Lead flashings and valleys
  • Gutters and downpipes
  • Natural slate
  • Chimney stacks
  • Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
  • The roof space
  • Clay and concrete tiles

FAQs for West Green

Is West Green in the area you cover?

Yes, West Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 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 West Green 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.

Does someone need to be in?

If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.

Can I use the report to negotiate on price?

Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.

What’s the best way to book?

Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.

What if it rains on the day?

It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.

Which days do you carry out surveys?

We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.

20+ yearsRoof survey experience
5,000+ surveys98% customer satisfaction
Drones and thermal imagingCAA-registered drone operator
Fully insuredProfessional indemnity and public liability
Reports from £150Prices include VAT