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Roof survey in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Bishop's Waltham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Bishop's Waltham: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Bishop's Waltham and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’re frequently asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Bishop's Waltham, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Bishop's Waltham (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Common questions in Bishop's Waltham
Can a landlord with a rental near Botley station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Bishop's Waltham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like Bishop's Waltham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What a roof survey looks like in Bishop's Waltham
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bishop's Waltham Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Bookings from Bishop's Waltham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO32 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road. Main roads around Bishop's Waltham include the B2177 and B3035. If you are just outside Bishop's Waltham, we cover Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Near you in Bishop's Waltham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Swanmore College of Technology and The Crown Hotel, among other places. Bishop's Waltham’s nearest station is Botley station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
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When to book a survey in Bishop's Waltham
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, particularly near trees.
Common reasons to book include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.