Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Basingstoke
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Basingstoke. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Basingstoke
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Trees in streets, gardens and parks drop leaves into gutters across places like Basingstoke, and once a gutter blocks, water spills down the wall. Hidden valley and parapet gutters can overflow into the house itself. Water from one part of a roof often ends up showing somewhere else entirely. Late autumn, once the leaves are down, is a sensible time to check gutters and outlets.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Basingstoke (RG24, RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Visits in a place the size of Basingstoke range from flats and family homes to offices and blocks. Access is the part that changes most from one building to the next, so it’s agreed before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What we are asked to look at in Basingstoke
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What a roof survey looks like in Basingstoke
The Vyne, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Basingstoke. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Malls, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you look after a building such as King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Basingstoke and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square or a nearby road, we can help. With the A30 and A33 close by, Basingstoke is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Basingstoke has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Basingstoke
Around Basingstoke, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cranbourne, The Costello School and The Rising Sun pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Basingstoke include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Common questions in Basingstoke
How do I find out if my home in Basingstoke is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Basingstoke station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you cover Basingstoke?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Basingstoke included.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Basingstoke
Landlords, agents and building managers in Basingstoke and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings