Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Cowesfield Gate
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Cowesfield Gate.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Cowesfield Gate: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Cowesfield Gate and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and blocked gutters over flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Cowesfield Gate, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Cowesfield Gate (SO51, SP5)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Cowesfield Gate
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Dean station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Cowesfield Gate
Is Cowesfield Gate within the area you cover?
Yes, Cowesfield Gate is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Cowesfield Gate is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Also near Cowesfield Gate
What else we do in Cowesfield Gate
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Cowesfield Gate
Landford Manor, about 2.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cowesfield Gate. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Cowesfield Gate is about 6 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Cowesfield Gate and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Cowesfield Gate. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO51 and SP5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Bunny Lane and Cowesfield. Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Around Cowesfield Gate
For rail, the closest station is Dean station, about 2.4 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (5.7 miles east).
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Cowesfield Gate needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Cowesfield Gate
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Around Cowesfield Gate, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Cowesfield Gate property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Deal with urgent items first
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.