Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Widley, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Widley and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Landlord roof survey in Widley: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Widley and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and cracked or lifting flashings.
In a small place like Widley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Widley (PO7, PO6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Widley
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Nearby places to Widley
Other services in Widley
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Questions from Widley
Can a landlord with a rental near Cosham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Widley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Widley?
Yes. Widley is part of the area we cover.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Widley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Outbuildings and barns around Widley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Widley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photographs
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Landlord roof surveys in Widley: local notes
Widley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Warblington Castle about 3.7 miles east, Widley sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Cosham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Purbrook Park School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We cover Widley and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
Surveys in PO7 and PO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Widley
Around Widley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Springfield School, Solent Junior School and George Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cosham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.