Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Bidden
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Bidden, with photographs and a written report.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Landlord roof survey in Bidden
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Bidden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Bidden (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bidden
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Hook station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Robert May's School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. Roofs in Bidden get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Reading.
Landlord roof surveys in RG25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Bidden
In Bidden, that means homes and buildings near Hoddington Arms Public House, among other places. Bidden’s nearest station is Hook station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
What affects the price in Bidden
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is 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 tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Bidden, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Bidden, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What else we do in Bidden
Common questions in Bidden
Do you cover smaller places like Bidden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Hook station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Why act early in Bidden
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 Bidden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bidden
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bidden and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.