Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Bradley, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys across Bradley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Bradley
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’re worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Bradley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Bradley (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bradley
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Bradley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bradley
Historic houses such as Hall Place, about 1.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Bradley goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Bradley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Bradley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in SO24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Bradley, we cover Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Bradley
A little further out are Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is King's Hill.
What affects the price in Bradley
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
FAQs for Bradley
Do you cover smaller places like Bradley?
Yes. Bradley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Bradley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
When to book a survey in Bradley
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Problems we come across often include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos