Hampshire · London and the South East
Winklebury Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Winklebury, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Winklebury
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We’re often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and worn or blocked valleys, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
In a smaller place like Winklebury, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Winklebury (RG23, RG22, RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Winklebury
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you look after a building like Castle Hill Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Winklebury
Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 3 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Winklebury goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Winklebury is about 1 mile west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Winklebury as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Winklebury. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Surveys in RG23, RG22 and RG24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Roman Road, Wayside Road and Worting Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Winklebury include the A340. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Worting (1 mile south-west), Buckskin (1 mile south-west), South Ham (1 mile south-east), Rooksdown (1 mile north) and Basingstoke (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (6 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
What’s near Winklebury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Coppice Spring School, Fort Hill Community School and The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (1.6 miles east) and Basing House (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Winklebury
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Nearby places to Winklebury
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How we price roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Winklebury, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Winklebury
I let a flat near Basingstoke station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Winklebury?
Yes, Winklebury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.