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Roof Survey in Widley
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Widley and across Hampshire.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How a roof survey works in Widley
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Widley 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Widley (PO7, PO6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Widley
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Widley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Widley, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Useful tips for Widley property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
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.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Your questions about roof surveys in Widley
I let a flat near Cosham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Widley?
It can do. Widley is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Widley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Widley homes and their roofs
Widley is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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. The wider area around Widley has a long history of building, with Warblington Castle about 3.7 miles east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Purbrook Park School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Cosham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Widley and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Widley and the places around it.
We survey roofs across PO7 and PO6 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road and the roads around them. We also cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
What’s near Widley
We work in homes and buildings around Springfield School, Solent Junior School and George Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Widley is Cosham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.