Hampshire · London and the South East
Blackhill Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Blackhill. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
About our landlord roof survey in Blackhill
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: 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. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Blackhill (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Blackhill
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Blackhill has a long history of building, with Landford Manor about 2.7 miles north-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Romsey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Blackhill is about 4 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Blackhill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO51. Other places close to Blackhill include East Wellow (1 mile north-east), Canada (1 mile west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Blackhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rockingham Arms and Embley. The nearest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Blackhill
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Take a building like Wellow School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Common questions in Blackhill
Will you come out to Blackhill?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Romsey station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Blackhill
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Blackhill, access is often the only tricky part. 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 roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- 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 loft 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Towns and villages near Blackhill
Other services in Blackhill
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.