Hampshire · London and the South East
Wadwick Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wadwick from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Blocked or leaking gutters
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Wadwick
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’re worried about signs of past leaks inside the loft and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Wadwick makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Wadwick (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. For older village homes like those around Wadwick, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Wadwick
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so we look at each one closely. We photograph any that need work.
What affects the price in Wadwick
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Wadwick needs a little journey planning: 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 is safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Let us know your timetable
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
FAQs for Wadwick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wadwick?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Wadwick within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the loft space where there’s safe access, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is usually arranged through the agent or seller.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Towns and villages near Wadwick
Other services in Wadwick
Wadwick homes and their roofs
The wider area around Wadwick has a long history of building, with Highclere Castle about 3.8 miles north. 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Whitchurch (Hampshire) station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Wadwick is about 6 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wadwick can all book pre-purchase roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SP11 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Wadwick include Binley (1 mile west), St Mary Bourne (2 miles south-west), Cole Henley (3 miles south-east), Whitchurch (4 miles south-east) and Wells-in-the-Field (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (6 miles south-west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (13 miles east).
Around Wadwick
Wadwick’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.2 miles south-east. For a walk, there’s Sidown Hill.