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Landlord roof survey in Bassett Green, Southampton
Landlord roof surveys in Bassett Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bassett Green
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses alike.
Around Bassett Green, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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Common questions in Bassett Green
How do I find out if my home in Bassett Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Swaythling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Bassett Green, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Bassett Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a smaller place like Bassett Green, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bassett Green
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Bassett Green, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places such as Marlands Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you look after a building like Bassett Green Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near St Alban's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bassett Green. Our area takes in places right across Southampton, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO16, SO17 and SO18. Whether your property is on High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Bassett Green sits on or near the M27, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Bassett Green: Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Bassett Green
In Bassett Green, that means homes and buildings near Riverside Park, The Brook pub and Cantell School. The nearest railway station is Swaythling station, about 0.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Flexford Nature Reserve.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Deal with urgent items first
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.