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Landlord roof survey in Hound, Hampshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hound and across Hampshire.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Hound: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We are often asked to look into ceiling stains reported by tenants and chimney stacks in poor repair, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
Some older homes in villages like Hound are 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Hound (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hound
Can a landlord with a rental near Netley station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hound?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hound
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Why act early in Hound
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a small place like Hound, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Hound needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Hound, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Local roofs in Hound
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hound, so there’s 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. About 3.4 miles north-west lies Medieval Merchant's House, a reminder of how long the area around Hound has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Netley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you run a business near Westquay, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hound and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Hound and the places around it.
We work across the SO31 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hound: Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Around Hound
We work in homes and buildings around Netley Abbey Infant School, Westwood Woodland Park and Prince Consort Public House. Hound has its own railway station: Netley station. Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.