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West Wellow Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in West Wellow.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- A ridge or slope that dips
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in West Wellow
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you are committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey clay and concrete tiles, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat extension roof and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like West Wellow, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in West Wellow
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Romsey station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. With Landford Manor about 2 miles west, the area around West Wellow has a long history. If you are buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. West Wellow is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover West Wellow and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around West Wellow: Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in West Wellow
We work in homes and buildings around Embley and Rockingham Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). The countryside around West Wellow includes Copythorne Common.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Book once your offer is accepted
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in West Wellow?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the loft space
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Wellow
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near West Wellow can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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FAQs for West Wellow
Will you come out to West Wellow?
Yes. West Wellow is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in West Wellow is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and lead is also a target for theft.