Hampshire · London and the South East
Alton Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Alton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Alton
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Alton and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Most homes in a town like Alton are houses, so the roof is usually the owner’s to look after. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. The report sets out what needs attention, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you can’t reach yourself.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Alton (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Alton property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit in Alton runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Alton
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Alton. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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.
FAQs for Alton
Is Alton in the area you cover?
Yes, Alton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Alton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
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What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Alton
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys around Alton
Historic houses like Bentworth Hall, about 3.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Alton goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Alton is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Alton and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU34. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Alton include the A339 and B3004, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Alton include Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Alton
In Alton, that means homes and buildings near Amery Hill School, Treloar School and The 'Baker's Arms' Public House. Alton has its own railway station: Alton station. Nearby you’ll also find Allen Gallery (less than half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Alton includes Holybourne Hill.