Hampshire · London and the South East
West Meon Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for West Meon and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
How a roof survey works in West Meon
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We’re frequently asked to look into water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, across chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like West Meon 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- West Meon (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Older and listed buildings around West Meon may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A photo-illustrated written report
West Meon: your questions answered
Will you come out to West Meon?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in West Meon is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like West Meon can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Nearby places to West Meon
What else we do in West Meon
Local roofs in West Meon
With Hinton Ampner House about 3.4 miles north-west, West Meon sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
West Meon is about 7 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in West Meon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. West Meon is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU32. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and Headon View or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Drayton (2 miles east), Filmore Hill (2 miles north-east), Bailey Green (3 miles north-east), Privett (3 miles north-east) and West Tisted (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
What’s near West Meon
In West Meon, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
Do you need a roof survey in West Meon?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Evangelist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.