Hampshire · London and the South East
Empshott Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Empshott, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Empshott
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away and choked outlets and gutters, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Empshott may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Empshott (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Empshott needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Landlord and commercial surveys in Empshott
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Common roof problems in Empshott
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Rood, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
Towns and villages near Empshott
More services for Empshott
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Empshott
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. 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 Liss station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Empshott and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Empshott is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU33 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane and Church Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Around Empshott
For rail, the closest station is Liss station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Empshott includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Common questions in Empshott
Is Empshott within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Empshott is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.