Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Waterlooville, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Waterlooville, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Common roof problems in Waterlooville
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you look after a building such as Hart Plain Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you will get the report
About our roof survey in Waterlooville
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
In a town like Waterlooville, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant, whether you live in the house or let it. The photographs let you see the parts of the roof you cannot get to.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Waterlooville (PO7, PO8)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Waterlooville
Waterlooville is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 4 miles south-east, show how far back building around Waterlooville goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you let a flat or house near Bedhampton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Waterlooville, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Waterlooville and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO7 and PO8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Waterlooville include Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Near you in Waterlooville
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cowplain Community School and The Denmead Queen pub. For rail, the closest station is Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Places near Waterlooville
Other services in Waterlooville
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Most visits in a town like Waterlooville start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
FAQs for Waterlooville
I let a flat near Bedhampton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Waterlooville is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. On homes in Waterlooville, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.