Whether you are buying a property, concerned about a potential problem, or want a professional opinion on your roof's remaining life — our detailed inspections give you clear facts, not guesswork.
A professional roof inspection costs a fraction of the repairs that result from problems caught too late. Across Basingstoke — where over a third of the housing stock has concrete tile roofs now 50–60 years old — an honest assessment of your roof's condition can save thousands in emergency repairs and prevent damage to the structure below.
Standard RICS home surveys assess roofs from ground level only. On Basingstoke's 1960s–70s estates, this misses critical issues: nail sickness is only visible close-up, underlay condition can only be assessed from the loft, and early truss movement requires hands-on inspection. Our pre-purchase roof survey includes ladder access to the roof surface, loft inspection from inside, and a written report with photographs, estimated remaining life, and likely costs for any work needed.
This is particularly valuable for properties on Popley, Winklebury, South Ham and Oakridge where the original 1960s roofs may or may not have been replaced — and where the difference between a re-roofed property and one with original tiles can be £5,000–£10,000 in near-term costs.
If you are unsure whether your roof needs attention, a condition inspection gives you a clear picture. We assess every element — tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, guttering, fascias, loft timbers, underlay, ventilation — and provide a prioritised report. No sales pressure, no exaggeration. If your roof is sound, we will tell you.
We provide independent roof condition reports for insurance claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and boundary issues. Our reports include dated photographs, measurements, and a professional assessment of cause and remedy.
Externally we inspect from ladder access: every tile course, ridge, hip, valley, verge, flashing, gutter run, downpipe and fascia. We check for slipped and cracked tiles, nail sickness indicators, mortar condition, lead condition at every junction, gutter alignment and joint integrity, and fascia condition behind the guttering. Every element is photographed with dated images.
Internally we enter the loft and inspect timbers for moisture damage, insect activity and structural movement. We check underlay condition, ventilation adequacy, insulation depth and coverage, and any signs of water tracking from above. Measurements are recorded so the report gives you specifics rather than impressions.
Within three working days you receive a written report containing dated photographs of every element, a condition assessment using a clear green/amber/red system, estimated remaining life of the roof covering, prioritised recommendations with estimated costs, and a plain-English summary suitable for mortgage lenders, insurers or conveyancers. For pre-purchase surveys the report explicitly distinguishes maintenance from wear-and-tear from defect — a distinction that affects both your negotiating position and any future insurance claim.
over a third of the housing stock dates from the 1960s–70s overspill expansion, so the same failures recur across entire streets. A standard RICS Level 2 survey assesses the roof from ground level and the loft hatch. That misses nail sickness, underlay deterioration, batten integrity, truss movement and flashing fatigue — the issues that cost thousands. Our specialist inspection covers what the general survey cannot reach.
Pre-purchase roof survey: £150–£250. Condition report for existing homeowners: £100–£200. Insurance/dispute report: £200–£350. Call 0125 624 2410 to book.
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Call 0125 624 2410Four steps from first call to completed work. No call-out fee, no obligation, and a written quote before anything starts.
Call 0125 624 2410 to arrange a convenient date. Tell us whether it is a pre-purchase survey, condition report, or insurance inspection so we bring the correct documentation.
We inspect your Basingstoke roof from ladder access — every tile, ridge, valley, flashing, gutter and fascia. Then we enter the loft to check timbers, underlay, ventilation and insulation.
Every element is photographed with dated images. Condition is assessed using a clear green/amber/red system. Measurements and specifications are recorded.
Within 3 working days you receive a comprehensive report with photographs, condition assessment, estimated remaining life, costed recommendations, and a summary suitable for lenders or conveyancers.
Ready to start? Call 0125 624 2410 for your free survey.
"Got a roof survey before buying a 1960s semi in Popley. The report found advanced nail sickness and estimated £6,000 for a re-roof. We negotiated that off the asking price. Best £200 I ever spent."
"Asked for a condition report on our Chineham detached — just wanted to know where we stood. They found early ridge mortar failure and moss blocking one valley. Fixed both for £400. Prevented much bigger problems."
"Insurance claim after storm damage. Their report with photographs and professional assessment got the claim approved first time. Thorough and fair."
Pre-purchase surveys £150–£250. Condition reports for existing homeowners £100–£200. Insurance reports £200–£350. All include ladder access, loft inspection, photographs, and a written report.
Strongly recommended for any property built before 1990. Standard home surveys only assess roofs from ground level, which misses nail sickness, underlay failure, and truss problems common on Basingstoke's 1960s–70s stock. A roof survey can save you thousands.
External inspection of tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, guttering and fascias from ladder access. Internal loft inspection of timbers, underlay, ventilation and insulation. Written report with photographs, condition assessment, estimated remaining life, and prioritised recommendations.
Yes. Our pre-purchase reports are designed to give you factual evidence of the roof's condition and estimated repair costs. Many buyers successfully negotiate these costs off the asking price.
Typically 1–2 hours depending on property size and access. We provide the written report within 3 working days.
Yes. Our inspection covers all roof types including flat sections, which are common on Basingstoke's system-built properties and extensions. We assess membrane condition, drainage falls, upstands, and detail work.
Then you have peace of mind — and a dated report proving your roof's condition at that point. If you are selling, a clean roof report can also reassure buyers and prevent them negotiating down.
No call-out fees. No obligation. Just an honest quote from a local Basingstoke roofer who'll turn up when they say they will.
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