Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Welborne
Roof surveys in Welborne, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Welborne
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey chimney stacks, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and standing water on a flat roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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
- Welborne (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Useful tips for Welborne property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- File the report with your home documents
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
FAQs for Welborne
Is the coastal weather around Welborne hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Welborne is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Welborne?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How much does a roof survey cost in Welborne?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Welborne?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Nearby places to Welborne
Other services in Welborne
Roof surveys around Welborne
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Welborne, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Fareham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Henry Cort Community College, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Welborne is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Welborne, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO17 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Welborne: Crockerhill (1 mile east), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south-east), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and Fareham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Around Welborne
In Welborne, that means homes and buildings near The Miners Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 1.9 miles south. A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Welborne often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
Why act early in Welborne
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Welborne
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
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