Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in South Wonston, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in South Wonston. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have lifted or split
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in South Wonston
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Being in a small place like South Wonston makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- South Wonston (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in South Wonston
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like South Wonston, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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 book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, and it will not look closely at the roof. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. In a place like South Wonston, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Also near South Wonston
What else we do in South Wonston
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in South Wonston
Do you cover South Wonston?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and South Wonston is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in South Wonston 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 carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. What the seller agrees to is their decision.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Let us know your timetable
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Buying a home or a new roof in South Wonston
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Margaret's, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Roofs in South Wonston get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO21 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in South Wonston
South Wonston’s nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near South Wonston include Winnall Moors.