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Landlord roof survey in Houghton, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys in Houghton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Houghton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord roof survey in Houghton
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and blocked gutters over flats, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
Somewhere as small as Houghton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Houghton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
When to book a survey in Houghton
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
What affects the price in Houghton
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Landlord roof surveys in Houghton: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Mottisfont Abbey about 3.2 miles south, Houghton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Test Valley School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings from Houghton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Houghton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO20. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Houghton include Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Around Houghton
We work in homes and buildings around The Boot Inn. Houghton’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.8 miles south.
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Why act early in Houghton
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Houghton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Houghton
Is my home in Houghton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses