Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Firgo
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Firgo, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof surveys around Firgo
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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Testbourne Community School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Firgo and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RG28 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Firgo include Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Near you in Firgo
The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Landlord roof survey in Firgo
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Typical surveys look at parapets and upstands in poor repair and missing or loose roof coverings, across converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Firgo, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Firgo (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Firgo
What else we do in Firgo
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Firgo. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Firgo
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Firgo?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Why act early in Firgo
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Around Firgo, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Firgo, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Common roof problems in Firgo
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?