Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in East Wellow, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in East Wellow and across Hampshire.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Wellow
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
For a small place like East Wellow, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Common questions in East Wellow
Is East Wellow in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Wellow as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like East Wellow?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s your choice, but the two do different jobs. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How long does the survey visit take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in East Wellow
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. The wider area around East Wellow has a long history of building, with Landford Manor about 2.8 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings from East Wellow are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive. Close by, we survey roofs in Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Around East Wellow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Embley. East Wellow’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 3.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Copythorne Common.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Wellow
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in East Wellow and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Outbuildings and barns around East Wellow are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like East Wellow, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.