Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in West Wellow, Hampshire
Roof surveys across West Wellow, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
About our roof survey in West Wellow
Our roof surveys cover West Wellow and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’re worried about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like West Wellow may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in West Wellow
Will you come out to West Wellow?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in West Wellow is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Also near West Wellow
Also in West Wellow
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Wellow
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2 miles west lies Landford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around West Wellow has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. If you are in West Wellow, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes West Wellow. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across SO51 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Near you in West Wellow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Embley and Rockingham Arms and the streets around them. West Wellow’s nearest station is Romsey station, roughly 4.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). The countryside around West Wellow includes Copythorne Common.
Common roof problems in West Wellow
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Torn or sagging underlay
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wellow School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Wellow
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around West Wellow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.