Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Burley
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Burley. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Burley: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a 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. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and leaking joints at party walls, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Burley, 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. 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 is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Burley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. In a place like Burley, 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.
For a price for your roof in Burley, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlord roof surveys around Burley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Avon Tyrrell House about 2.3 miles south-west, Burley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Sway station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Burley Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Burley is in Hampshire. In Burley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Burley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We work across BH24 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Mall, The Cross and Doveys Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Burley Street (1 mile north-west), Bagnum (2 miles west), Foulford (2 miles north-west), Crow (3 miles west) and Forest Corner (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (8 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), New Milton (5 miles south) and Ringwood (4 miles west).
What’s near Burley
Around Burley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Burley Inn. The closest station to Burley is Sway station, roughly 5 miles south-east. Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Burley
How do I find out if my home in Burley is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Burley within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Burley?
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Burley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.