Hampshire · London and the South East
Rooksdown Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Rooksdown, with photographs and a written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
How a roof survey works in Rooksdown
We survey roofs in Rooksdown and across London and the South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, 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’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Around Rooksdown, 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. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Rooksdown (RG24, RG23, RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Your questions about roof surveys in Rooksdown
I let a flat near Basingstoke station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Rooksdown is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Towns and villages near Rooksdown
Other services in Rooksdown
What a roof survey looks like in Rooksdown
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Rooksdown goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near The Malls, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you look after a building such as Fort Hill Community School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Rooksdown is about 1 mile north-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Rooksdown and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Rooksdown. There’s also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG24, RG23 and RG26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Mill Road, The Square and Hasket Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Rooksdown include Winklebury (1 mile south), Sherborne St John (1 mile north-east), Basingstoke (1 mile south-east), Worting (2 miles south-west) and Buckskin (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Near you in Rooksdown
Around Rooksdown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Winklebury Infant School, among other places. Rooksdown’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (within half a mile south). The countryside around Rooksdown includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Rooksdown is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. 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.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Rooksdown
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. With lower homes, common in places like Rooksdown, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rooksdown
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.