Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Ashurst Bridge
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Ashurst Bridge, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Tell tenants when we are coming
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashurst Bridge
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ashurst Bridge, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Ashurst Bridge (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Ashurst Bridge
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Common questions in Ashurst Bridge
How do I find out if my home in Ashurst Bridge is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Ashurst Bridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Ashurst Bridge is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Older and listed buildings around Ashurst Bridge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
How it 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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Ashurst Bridge, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Local roofs in Ashurst Bridge
Ashurst Bridge lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 4.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Ashurst Bridge goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Totton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of St Matthew: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Ashurst Bridge, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of SO40 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Ashurst Bridge include Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Ashurst Bridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub and Hounsdown School, among other places. The closest station to Ashurst Bridge is Totton station, about 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Ashurst Bridge includes Testwood Lakes.
When to book a survey in Ashurst Bridge
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Problems we come across often include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you look after a building like Hazel Wood Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price