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Landlord roof survey in Hawley, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Hawley, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof survey in Hawley
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases 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. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed missing or loose roof coverings and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes alike.
Around Hawley, older cottages sit alongside 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. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Hawley (GU17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hawley
I let a flat near Blackwater station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Hawley?
Yes, Hawley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
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What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Parking around Hawley is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hawley
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hawley Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Blackwater station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. If you are in Hawley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Hawley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Guildford is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: GU17. Local streets include London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road, all of which we cover. You will find Hawley on the A30, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Hawley include Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
What’s near Hawley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mr Bumble pub, Fernhill School and Language College and Royal Military Academy Library. Hawley has its own railway station: Blackwater station. Well-known places in the area include Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Common roof problems in Hawley
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.