Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Bentworth
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Bentworth.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a landlord roof survey works in Bentworth
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and cracked or lifting flashings, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Bentworth, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Bentworth (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Bentworth, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked 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 the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Bentworth property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
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 frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Bentworth?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Take a building like St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Bentworth: your questions answered
Will you come out to Bentworth?
Yes, Bentworth is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof surveys in Bentworth: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Hall Place, about 0.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bentworth. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church like St. Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Bentworth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hampshire, we cover Bentworth. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Bentworth, we cover Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
Near you in Bentworth
Around Bentworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Star Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bentworth include King's Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: 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 survey around it.