Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Broad Oak, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Broad Oak, with photographs and a written report.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Oak
Our roof surveys cover Broad Oak and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey natural slate, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and worn lead at chimneys and abutments.
In a village or hamlet like Broad Oak, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Broad Oak (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Broad Oak, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Broad Oak
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Older and listed buildings around Broad Oak may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles from RAF Odiham. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mayhill Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Hart Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Broad Oak, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG29 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Broad Oak
In Broad Oak, that means homes and buildings near The Waterwitch pub and Robert May's School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Winchfield station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
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FAQs for Broad Oak
How do I find out if my home in Broad Oak 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.
Will you come out to Broad Oak?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.