Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Charlton, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys across Charlton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
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Landlord roof survey in Charlton
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed damaged pots and flaunching and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Charlton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Charlton (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Charlton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Deal with urgent items first
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Charlton
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Thomas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Harrow Way Community School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Charlton and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Charlton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SP10. You’ll find streets such as Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way, all of which we cover. Other places close to Charlton include Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Charlton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Portway Infant School, among other places. Charlton’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charlton
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords and letting agents in Charlton book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Charlton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Charlton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Charlton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.