Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Compton, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Compton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Compton
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats 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, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and leaking joints at party walls.
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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Compton (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Compton
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. In a small place like Compton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Compton
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Compton
How do I find out if my home in Compton is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Shawford station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Useful tips for Compton property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
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 will confirm the price before you book.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Local roofs in Compton
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Shawford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to St. Cross Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Compton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We work across the SO21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Compton
We work in homes and buildings around The Bridge Inn, Thornden School and St. Cross Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Compton include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Compton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- 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.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.