Hampshire · London and the South East
Blackfield Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Blackfield from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Blackfield
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Blackfield and the rest of London and South East England. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Blackfield, 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, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Blackfield (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Blackfield
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
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What we are asked to look at in Blackfield
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you look after a building such as Blackfield Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Blackfield
Blackfield is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Francis, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. With Beaulieu Palace House about 3.6 miles west, the area around Blackfield has a long history. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Blackfield is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Blackfield and nearby. Blackfield is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Landlord roof surveys in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Newlands Copse, St Michaels Close and Dark Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Langley (1 mile south), Roughdown (1 mile west), Holbury (1 mile north-west), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Stonehills (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Around Blackfield
Around Blackfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. Blackfield’s nearest station is Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.8 miles west) and Coldeast (5.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Why act early in Blackfield
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. In a smaller place like Blackfield, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Being in a smaller place like Blackfield doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Blackfield: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Blackfield is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Blackfield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need as you book.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.