Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Ampfield
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ampfield and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof survey in Ampfield: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are choked outlets and gutters and standing water on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ampfield may be 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 report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Ampfield (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ampfield
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Ampfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Ampfield, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Ampfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Questions from Ampfield
Can a landlord with a rental near Chandlers Ford station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. 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 Ampfield is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Do you cover Ampfield?
Yes, we do. Ampfield is part of the area we cover.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Nearby places to Ampfield
Also in Ampfield
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Ampfield
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ampfield Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Chandlers Ford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mark, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Surveys in Ampfield work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO51. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Ampfield is on the A3090, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Ampfield include Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ampfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mountbatten School and White Horse Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What affects the price in Ampfield
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.