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Roof survey in Wickham, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Wickham and across Hampshire.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Roof survey in Wickham: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, on the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Wickham can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Wickham (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof surveys in Wickham
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Local roofs in Wickham
Wickham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take a building like Wickham Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Wickham, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Wickham is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Roof surveys in PO17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Wickham sits on or near the A32 and A334, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Wickham include Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Wickham
In Wickham, that means homes and buildings near The Old House Hotel. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wickham include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Wickham: your questions answered
I let a flat near Fareham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Wickham 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. 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 inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you work in Wickham?
Yes, we do. Wickham is part of the area we cover.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Being in a smaller place like Wickham does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Do you need a roof survey in Wickham?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Landlords with a home close to Fareham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance