Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Oakley, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Oakley.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How a roof survey works in Oakley
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. 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 ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Oakley, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Oakley (RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Common questions in Oakley
Is my home in Oakley listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Oakley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
When to book a survey in Oakley
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
Anyone responsible for a site like Oakley CE Junior School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
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 photos go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Oakley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Also near Oakley
Also in Oakley
Useful tips for Oakley property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- File the report with your home documents
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Let us know about past leaks
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Oakley homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Overton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like St John's are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Surveys in Oakley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG23 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
What’s near Oakley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Barley Mow pub and Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School. The nearest railway station is Overton station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oakley include Farleigh Hill.