Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Gilbert Street
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Gilbert Street and across Hampshire.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
How a landlord roof survey works in Gilbert Street
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 over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at mortar falling from ridges and verges and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Gilbert Street, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Gilbert Street (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Nearby places to Gilbert Street
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Gilbert Street
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Gilbert Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Useful tips for Gilbert Street property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Gilbert Street
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Gilbert Street has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 4.2 miles north. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ropley Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Gilbert Street and the rest of Hampshire. Gilbert Street is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO24. You’ll find streets such as Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Gilbert Street: Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Around Gilbert Street
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Gilbert Street include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
FAQs for Gilbert Street
Do you cover Gilbert Street?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Gilbert Street as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Gilbert Street?
Yes, Gilbert Street is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are 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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gilbert Street
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Gilbert Street. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Gilbert Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.