Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wigley, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Wigley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Wigley
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat extension roof and gutters choked with leaves and moss, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Wigley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Wigley (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wigley?
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Blocked or leaking gutters
Landlords with a home close to Totton station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Places near Wigley
What else we do in Wigley
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Wigley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Let us know your timetable
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
We email the report to you, with photos of each finding. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Wigley
Wigley is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Landford Manor, about 4.4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Wigley goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy.
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Wigley and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
What’s near Wigley
The closest station to Wigley is Totton station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Eling Experience (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Wigley includes Copythorne Common.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Wigley
Do you cover smaller places like Wigley?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Wigley, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the roof space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you tell me if my roof has 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.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Wigley
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Outbuildings and barns around Wigley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photographs and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.