Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Calshot
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Calshot and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys around Calshot
Calshot lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
For landlords with property near Hamble station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. With Osborne House about 4.9 miles south-east, the area around Calshot has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Calshot is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Calshot, we can survey the roof. Calshot is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Landlord roof surveys in SO45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Bus Drove, Elmfield Lane and Tristan Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hillhead (1 mile south-east), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Calshot
The closest station to Calshot is Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and Coldeast (4.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
How a landlord roof survey works in Calshot
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’ve noticed worn ridges, hips and verges and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Calshot (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Nearby places to Calshot
What else we do in Calshot
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Calshot, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Calshot
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
FAQs for Calshot
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hamble station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Is the coastal weather around Calshot hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- File each roof report for future reference
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Calshot?
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
The streets around a church like St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Calshot, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Calshot
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.