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Landlord roof survey in Andover Down, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Andover Down, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Andover Down: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and damp or stains in top-floor flats, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Local roofs in Andover Down
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Andover Down gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Andover Down and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SP11 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include London Road and The Middleway. Close by, we survey roofs in Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Around Andover Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. Andover Down’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
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How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Andover Down, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Andover Down questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Andover station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Andover Down listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Useful tips for Andover Down property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.