Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hale, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Hale, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
About our landlord roof survey in Hale
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hale, 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 is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hale (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hale
What else we do in Hale
Landlord roof surveys around Hale
About 2.5 miles west lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around Hale has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hale is in Hampshire. Bookings from Hale are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hale and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SP6. Streets in the area include Hatchet Green and Queen Street. We also cover the places around Hale: Hatchet Green (1 mile north-east) and North Charford (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (11 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hale
Typical jobs here are in homes near Woodfalls Inn and The Trafalgar School at Downton and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Hale, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hale
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Hale?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Take a building like Hale Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hale
How do I find out if my home in Hale is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hale?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we will say so.
How do I book a survey in Hale?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.