Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in East Wellow
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in East Wellow, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in East Wellow
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like East Wellow may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like East Wellow, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
East Wellow questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Romsey station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Will you come out to East Wellow?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Don’t go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Why act early in East Wellow
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Wellow, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in East Wellow
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a roof survey in East Wellow
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
Roof surveys around East Wellow
Landford Manor, about 2.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Wellow. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Wellow School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in East Wellow across London and South East England. East Wellow is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SO51. Whether your property is on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside East Wellow, we cover Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Around East Wellow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Embley and the streets around them. The closest station to East Wellow is Romsey station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
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When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs