Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Bailey's Hard, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bailey's Hard. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check the loft space can be accessed
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bailey's Hard
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photographs to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Bailey's Hard, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Bailey's Hard (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Bailey's Hard
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bailey's Hard?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Bailey's Hard?
Yes. Bailey's Hard is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Bailey's Hard?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Bailey's Hard can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Nearby places to Bailey's Hard
Other services in Bailey's Hard
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Beaulieu Road station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Beaulieu Village Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Bailey's Hard for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Bailey's Hard is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO42 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bailey's Hard
In Bailey's Hard, that means homes and buildings near The Montagu Arms, among other places. Bailey's Hard’s nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Boldre Foreshore.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bailey's Hard
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.