Hampshire · London and the South East
Wintershill Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Wintershill.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wintershill
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a small place like Wintershill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Wintershill (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. In a place like Wintershill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Wintershill: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Wintershill?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Wintershill is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hedge End station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is Wintershill in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Wintershill and the rest of Hampshire. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What a roof survey looks like in Wintershill
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Wintershill. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Hedge End station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Wintershill is about 2 miles west of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire. We visit Wintershill as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO32 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Scivier's Lane, Durley Hall Lane and The Crescent, and we cover them all. We also cover Durley Street (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south), Ashton (2 miles east) and Upham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Around Wintershill
Wintershill’s nearest station is Hedge End station, about 2.8 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Wintershill includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
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What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Wintershill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Do you need a roof survey in Wintershill?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you look after a building like Wyvern Technology College, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring