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Landlord Roof Survey in Brockenhurst
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Brockenhurst.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
How a landlord roof survey works in Brockenhurst
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there is safe access. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Around Brockenhurst, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Brockenhurst (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Brockenhurst
What else we do in Brockenhurst
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Homes around Brockenhurst frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Brockenhurst
Is the coastal weather around Brockenhurst hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Brockenhurst is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need when you book.
How do I book a survey in Brockenhurst?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Brockenhurst
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Local roofs in Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Saviour are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Brockenhurst station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Brockenhurst is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Surveys in Brockenhurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Brockenhurst is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO42. You will find streets such as Fibbards Road, The Rise and Brookley Road. We also cover the places around Brockenhurst: South Weirs (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), Balmerlawn (1 mile north-east), Lyndhurst (4 miles north) and Emery Down (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Near you in Brockenhurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Morant Arms, among other places. There is a railway station in Brockenhurst itself: Brockenhurst station. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles south).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brockenhurst
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.