Hampshire · London and the South East
Beech Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Beech from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Beech: what you get
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and damaged pots and flaunching, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Beech, 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 frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Beech (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Beech
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Beech, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Beech, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Beech, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
Beech questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Beech?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Beech?
Yes. Beech is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
When to book a survey in Beech
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Also in Beech
Landlord roof surveys in Beech: local notes
The wider area around Beech has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 1.5 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to St Peter's: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Amery Hill School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Beech is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Beech work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Beech is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Wellhouse Road, Medstead Road and King's Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Thedden (1 mile north-west), Wivelrod (1 mile west), Bentworth (2 miles north-west), Holt End (2 miles west) and New Copse (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (9 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Around Beech
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 2.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Beech includes King's Hill.
Useful tips for Beech property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
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 where we can see them safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Beech can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.