Hampshire · London and the South East
Ashton Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Ashton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Ashton
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Ashton are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Ashton (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Ashton
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. An older home may be listed, or stand 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bishops Waltham Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Ashton, the roof can be surveyed. Ashton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO32. Other places close to Ashton include Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Ashton
In Ashton, that means homes and buildings near Swanmore College of Technology. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashton include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Why act early in Ashton
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Older and listed buildings around Ashton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Ashton
How do I find out if my home in Ashton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Botley station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is Ashton in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Ashton.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ashton and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ashton
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Ashton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Common roof problems in Ashton
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you let a flat or house near Botley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see