Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Braishfield, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Braishfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Braishfield
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. Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Braishfield goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Romsey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Braishfield is about 2 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Braishfield is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO51. Whether your property is on Braishfield Road, Common Hill Road and Newport Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Belbins (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Crampmoor (1 mile south) and Gosport (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Braishfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Romsey School and The Wheatsheaf pub. Braishfield’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Braishfield include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Landlord roof survey in Braishfield: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots and flaunching and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Somewhere as small as Braishfield, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Braishfield (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Braishfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. In a place like Braishfield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Braishfield
How do I find out if my home in Braishfield is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Romsey station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Common roof problems in Braishfield
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Braishfield Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives