Hampshire · London and the South East
Deane Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Deane. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Questions from Deane
I let a flat near Overton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Deane is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
About our roof survey in Deane
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Deane (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Deane
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Deane and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
When to book a survey in Deane
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you let a flat or house near Overton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
Towns and villages near Deane
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Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Keep the report with your property records
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Deane can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Roof surveys around Deane
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Deane, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Deane and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Roof surveys in RG25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).
What’s near Deane
For rail, the closest station is Overton station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.