Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in High Cross, Hampshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in High Cross and across Hampshire.
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in High Cross
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of 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. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and leaking joints at party walls, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like High Cross, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- High Cross (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in High Cross?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Anyone responsible for a site like Froxfield Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around High Cross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in High Cross
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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Petersfield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We visit High Cross as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover High Cross. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across GU32 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell and the roads around them. If you are just outside High Cross, we cover Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
What’s near High Cross
High Cross’s nearest station is Petersfield station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in High Cross
Is High Cross within the area you cover?
Yes. High Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I let a flat near Petersfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
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Why act early in High Cross
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Older and listed buildings around High Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.