Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Westley
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Westley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Westley
We survey let and shared roofs in Westley and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and missing or loose roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Westley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Westley (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Westley
I let a flat near Winchester station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Westley listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I book a survey in Westley?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
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Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
What we can’t see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
When to book a survey in Westley
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Take a building like Sparsholt Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
Why act early in Westley
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Outbuildings and barns around Westley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Westley
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like Church of St Stephen are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Westley is about 4 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Westley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Westley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO21 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Hillside Road, Library Lane and Chute Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Westley include Sparsholt (1 mile south-east), Littleton (2 miles east), Harestock (3 miles east), Weeke (3 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
Local landmarks in Westley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 3.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Westley include Winnall Moors.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Westley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.