Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Cottonworth
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Cottonworth, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Why it’s worth a survey now in Cottonworth
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. In a place like Cottonworth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Cottonworth
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
About our landlord roof survey in Cottonworth
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. 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 see how the roof is changing. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Cottonworth, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Cottonworth (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Cottonworth, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- File each roof report for future reference
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Cottonworth
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 check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary the Less are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Homes near green spaces such as Longstock Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Cottonworth, we can come and survey your property. Cottonworth is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SP11 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Cottonworth: Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Cottonworth
We work in homes and buildings around Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 4.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Cottonworth include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Cottonworth questions
Do you cover smaller places like Cottonworth?
Yes. Cottonworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Andover station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.