Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Eastleigh
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Eastleigh, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Eastleigh
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the roof space where there is safe access. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and leaking joints at party walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses alike.
Eastleigh mixes older houses, often slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Eastleigh (SO50, SO30, SO31, SO19)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
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Why act early in Eastleigh
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Extensions and dormers on homes around Eastleigh frequently hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. Left for a few seasons, it can spoil plaster, skirting and flooring inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Eastleigh
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Eastleigh frequently share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work as you book.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Eastleigh
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Eastleigh station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Eastleigh: your questions answered
Do you cover Eastleigh?
Yes, Eastleigh is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Eastleigh listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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 I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Landlord roof surveys in Eastleigh: local notes
South Stoneham House, about 2.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eastleigh. 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. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live near a park such as Lakeside Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Resurrection, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Eastleigh is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Eastleigh.
Here we cover the SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. Eastleigh is on the A335 and B3033, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Near you in Eastleigh
Around Eastleigh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Wagon Works pub, Lakeside Country Park and Quilley School of Engineering and the streets around them. Eastleigh has its own railway station: Eastleigh station. Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (within half a mile west). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.