Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Old Basing, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Old Basing, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Basing
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Old Basing, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. 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
- Old Basing (RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Old Basing, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Local roofs in Old Basing
The Vyne, about 3.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Old Basing. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a business near Festival Place, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Surveys in Old Basing work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Old Basing. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
All of RG24 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, London Road and Paulet Place or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Old Basing
In Old Basing, that means homes and buildings near The Costello School, Eastrop Park and The Crown Public House, among other places. Old Basing’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
What we’re asked to look at in Old Basing
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you live near a park such as Eastrop Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Surveys for landlords and agents in Old Basing
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Old Basing: your questions answered
I let a flat near Basingstoke station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Old Basing 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally 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 we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Why act early in Old Basing
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. In a smaller place like Old Basing, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Old Basing
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.