Hampshire · London and the South East
Holbury Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Holbury, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in Holbury
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We are often asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs.
Around Holbury, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Holbury (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Holbury questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Holbury, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will you come out to Holbury?
Yes, Holbury is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near Holbury
What else we do in Holbury
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Holbury
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Take a building like Cadland Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Holbury, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Holbury
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around Holbury often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- 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.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Holbury
Holbury is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Beaulieu Palace House about 2.9 miles west, Holbury sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Netley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Holbury and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Holbury. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO45 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Holbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The New Forest Academy, among other places. The closest station to Holbury is Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In an older home around Holbury, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.