Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hensting, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys across Hensting, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hensting
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Hensting and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and damp or stains in top-floor flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses alike.
Somewhere as small as Hensting, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hensting (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
Where it is 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, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hensting frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Common roof problems in Hensting
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Shawford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
Hensting: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shawford station?
Yes, that is 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.
How do I find out if my home in Hensting is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hensting
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hensting, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Hensting
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
What else we do in Hensting
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hensting
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hensting
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Hensting gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Hensting and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in SO50 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Hensting, we cover Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hensting
Around Hensting, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ship Inn. For rail, the closest station is Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.