Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in South Wonston
A careful look at the roof at your property in South Wonston, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
About our roof survey in South Wonston
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and worn or blocked valleys, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like South Wonston are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- South Wonston (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in South Wonston
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Outbuildings and barns around South Wonston are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to South Wonston
What else we do in South Wonston
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around South Wonston often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Common roof problems in South Wonston
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Anyone responsible for a site like South Wonston Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What a roof survey looks like in South Wonston
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Margaret's, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in South Wonston, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. South Wonston is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to South Wonston include Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
Near you in South Wonston
The nearest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 3.7 miles south. A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). The countryside around South Wonston includes Winnall Moors.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in South Wonston
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Common questions in South Wonston
Will you come out to South Wonston?
Yes, South Wonston is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in South Wonston is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at. We note any lean or loose pots.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.