Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Hardley
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Hardley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Hardley
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and leaking joints at party walls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hardley (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Hardley: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Netley station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is the coastal weather around Hardley hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Hardley is within about 2 miles of the coast.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Hardley?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How do I book a survey in Hardley?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Nearby places to Hardley
What else we do in Hardley
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Hardley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 be seen safely, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Around Hardley, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Hardley
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
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. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hardley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Hardley, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The New Forest Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to St Anne: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Netley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. If you’re in Hardley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Hardley.
Surveys in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hardley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Manor Church of England Infant School, among other places. Hardley’s nearest station is Netley station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.