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Roof survey in Weston, Southampton
A careful look at the roof at your property in Weston, with photographs and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Weston: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’re worried about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Weston drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Weston (SO19, SO31)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Weston
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. In an older home around Weston, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Weston
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Weston, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Weston. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
For businesses in and around places such as Westquay, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Weston Shore Infant School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Trees in and around Westwood Woodland Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Weston is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Southampton. Weston is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Southampton coverage includes Weston.
Every address in SO19 and SO31 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Swift Road, Scott Road and Weston Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Weston include Woolston (1 mile north-west), Netley (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Midanbury (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north) and Harefield (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Weston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Westwood Woodland Park, Woolston School and Chamberlayne College for the Arts. The closest station to Weston is Sholing station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.6 miles north-west) and Westquay (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Netley Common.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Weston is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Weston
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
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FAQs for Weston
Do you cover smaller places like Weston?
Yes, Weston is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Sholing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
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 looked at from your side.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.