Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Botley, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Botley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Botley
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains reported by tenants and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on converted houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs alike.
Around Botley, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Botley (SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Botley
Also in Botley
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Botley homes and their roofs
Botley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. South Stoneham House, about 4.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Botley. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Botley station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. If you’re in Botley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Botley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
Landlord roof surveys in SO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Botley sits on or near the A334. We also cover the places around Botley: Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
What’s near Botley
Around Botley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wildern School, Wildern School and The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Botley station, about 0.8 miles east. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. A visit to a smaller place like Botley is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Surveys for landlords and agents in Botley
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Questions from Botley
I let a flat near Botley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Botley?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.