Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Ashurst, Hampshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Ashurst and across Hampshire.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Ashurst: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Ashurst and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ashurst 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 doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashurst
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a small place like Ashurst, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
You receive a report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Ashurst, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Ashurst, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Local roofs in Ashurst
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ashurst, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to Colbury Christ Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ashurst and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO40 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road. We also cover Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Around Ashurst
In Ashurst, that means homes and buildings near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashurst include Testwood Lakes.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Ashurst
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
Anyone responsible for a site like Foxhills Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Ashurst
Will you come out to Ashurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashurst New Forest station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm the timing as you book.
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, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.