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Landlord roof survey in Harefield, Southampton
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Harefield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Harefield
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
In a smaller place like Harefield, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Harefield (SO18, SO19, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Harefield
Harefield is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
South Stoneham House, about 1.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Harefield. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Take an older house close to Church of St James: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Bitterne station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Harefield is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. In Harefield, as across Southampton, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Southampton.
We work across SO18, SO19 and SO30 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Dean Road, Marne Road and Keats Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A334 close by, Harefield is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Harefield: Thornhill (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north), Chartwell Green (1 mile north), Bitterne (1 mile south-west) and Townhill Park (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (4 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Harefield has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Harefield
We work in homes and buildings around The Gregg School, Woodlands Community College and The Red Lion pub. Harefield’s nearest station is Bitterne station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Why it is worth a survey now in Harefield
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. In a smaller place like Harefield, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Harefield
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Places near Harefield
What else we do in Harefield
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Useful tips for Harefield property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Harefield questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Bitterne station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Harefield, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will confirm the timing when you book.
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’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Harefield?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Harefield
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Homes around Harefield often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.