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Landlord roof survey in Chilworth, Southampton
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Chilworth, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Chilworth needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlord roof survey in Chilworth: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and shared roofs, and people most frequently book us about standing water on a flat roof and leaks into upper flats.
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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
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 small place like Chilworth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Chilworth
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
Shop and office owners around Marlands Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Chilworth
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chilworth
Is my home in Chilworth listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Swaythling station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover Chilworth?
Yes. We cover Chilworth and the rest of Southampton. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Nearby places to Chilworth
Also in Chilworth
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chilworth
Chilworth lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With South Stoneham House about 2 miles south-east, Chilworth sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Cantell School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Swaythling station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Anywhere in Chilworth, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in SO16 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Chilworth include Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Chilworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and Lakeside Country Park, among other places. Chilworth’s nearest station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.