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Landlord Roof Survey in Bishop's Sutton
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Bishop's Sutton and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Bishop's Sutton
We survey let and shared roofs in Bishop's Sutton and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at worn ridges, hips and verges and damaged pots and flaunching, on gutters and downpipes, rented houses and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Bishop's Sutton, older cottages and farmhouses often 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 whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Bishop's Sutton (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bishop's Sutton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
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 with less disruption.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Bishop's Sutton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What else we do in Bishop's Sutton
When to book a survey in Bishop's Sutton
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Common reasons to book include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Take a building like Perins School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
Questions from Bishop's Sutton
Is Bishop's Sutton within the area you cover?
Yes. Bishop's Sutton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bishop's Sutton?
Yes, Bishop's Sutton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bishop's Sutton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- File each roof report for future reference
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Bishop's Sutton homes and their roofs
About 2.9 miles south lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Bishop's Sutton has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Bishop's Sutton is about 8 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Bishop's Sutton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include North Street, Home Close and Water Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Gundleton (1 mile north-east), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Cheriton (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (8 miles west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bishop's Sutton
Around Bishop's Sutton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ship Inn, among other places. A little further out are Barton Castle (3.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Shutts Copse and Red Hill.