Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Lower Common
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Lower Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Around Lower Common, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Lower Common
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Common
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Common are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Lower Common (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Lower Common
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Signs you need a roof survey in Lower Common
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you look after a building such as Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their insurance cover
Questions from Lower Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Common?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Lower Common?
Yes. Lower Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
How do I book a survey in Lower Common?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a roof survey looks like in Lower Common
The wider area around Lower Common has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 4.3 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Living close to Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Lower Common is about 3 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Lower Common, we can come and survey your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lower Common and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Mud Lane, Lower Common and Warbrook Lane. If you are just outside Lower Common, we cover Eversley (1 mile north-east), Eversley Centre (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (2 miles east), Finchampstead (2 miles east) and California (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles south-west), Farnborough (7 miles south-east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (3 miles east).
What’s near Lower Common
In Lower Common, that means homes and buildings near Bohunt School Wokingham, White Hart Public House and Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, among other places. The closest station to Lower Common is Crowthorne station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.9 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- File the report with your home documents
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
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What else we do in Lower Common
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Lower Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.