Hampshire · London and the South East
Winnall Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Winnall? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Winnall and across Hampshire.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Pre-purchase roof survey in Winnall: what you get
If you’re buying a flat, the roof may well be shared. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We’re often asked to look into damp timbers or stains in the loft and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and valleys and gutters and downpipes.
Smaller places like Winnall frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from the ground, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Winnall. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Winnall (SO23, SO21, SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Winnall: local notes
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. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Winnall is about 1 mile north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Winnall, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Winnall. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SO23, SO21 and SO20. We cover properties on Moss Road, Water Lane and Imber Road and the roads around them. You will find Winnall on the M3, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Winnall include Kings Worthy (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north-east), Abbots Worthy (2 miles north), Temple Valley (2 miles east) and Morestead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (7 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Winnall
Around Winnall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Leigh House Hospital, The Golden Lion pub and St. Cross Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 1 mile west. A little further out are Winchester City Museum (0.8 miles west) and Wolvesey Castle (0.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
When to book a survey in Winnall
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Can I check my roof myself?
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 do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if the flue needs a specialist.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Winnall
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Parking around Winnall is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Questions from Winnall
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Winnall?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Winnall?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Winnall is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.