Hampshire · London and the South East
Highcliffe Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Highcliffe, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Highcliffe
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Houses in smaller places like Highcliffe can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Highcliffe (SO23, SO21, SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Highcliffe
Is Highcliffe within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highcliffe?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Local roofs in Highcliffe
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Homes near green spaces such as St. Cross Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Highcliffe and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SO23, SO21 and SO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road and the roads around them. You will find Highcliffe on the M3 and A31, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Highcliffe
Typical jobs here are in homes near St. Cross Park, Leigh House Hospital and Heart in Hand pub. The closest station to Highcliffe is Winchester station, about 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (under half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (less than half a mile west). For a walk, there is Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Highcliffe
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is VAT included in the price?
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. A visit to a smaller place like Highcliffe is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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 roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Highcliffe, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Highcliffe
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Blocked gutters on homes around Highcliffe overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.