Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Hollywater
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hollywater. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
About our landlord roof survey in Hollywater
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there is safe access. Typical surveys look at blocked gutters over flats and chimney stacks in poor repair, across converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Hollywater may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Hollywater (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hollywater
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
More services for Hollywater
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Local roofs in Hollywater
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Woodlea Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near St Mark's Sacred Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hollywater is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. In Hollywater, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hollywater is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We cover every part of the GU35 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Hollywater Road and Liphook Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Hollywater, we cover Standford (1 mile north-east), Whitehill (1 mile west), Deadwater (1 mile north), Bordon (1 mile north-west) and Lindford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hollywater
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mill Chase Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (3.9 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Hollywater includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Hollywater, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Hollywater questions
Is Hollywater within the area you cover?
Yes, Hollywater is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Hollywater is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
When to book a survey in Hollywater
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
We are often asked to look at:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For landlords with property near Liphook station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you’ll get the report
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hollywater
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hollywater can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Hollywater
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.