Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hillhead, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Hillhead, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys around Hillhead
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hillhead, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. About 4.7 miles south-east lies Osborne House, a reminder of how long the area around Hillhead has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near St George, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hillhead is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Hillhead, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hillhead and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO45 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Calshot (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hillhead
The closest station to Hillhead is Hamble station, roughly 4.3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south) and Calshot Castle (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
How a landlord roof survey works in Hillhead
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at leaking joints at party walls and blocked gutters over flats, on blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses.
In a small place like Hillhead, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hillhead (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Why act early in Hillhead
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. Around Hillhead, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Hillhead, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Hillhead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Common roof problems in Hillhead
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you own a rental within reach of Hamble station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Hillhead: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hillhead?
Yes, Hillhead is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is the coastal weather around Hillhead hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Hillhead is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.