Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Ibworth, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Ibworth, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Ibworth
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at blocked gutters over flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Ibworth, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Ibworth (RG26, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Ibworth can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Common questions in Ibworth
Can a landlord with a rental near Overton 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.
How do I find out if my home in Ibworth is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Is Ibworth in your area?
Yes. Ibworth is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Common roof problems in Ibworth
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Overton station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Ibworth
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Ibworth has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 4.8 miles north-east. 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.
Ibworth is about 4 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In Ibworth, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ibworth. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RG26 and RG23 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Ibworth include Newfound (2 miles south-east), Oakley (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-east), Buckskin (3 miles south-east) and Winklebury (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles east), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ibworth
Ibworth’s nearest station is Overton station, about 3.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (3.1 miles east).
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Older cottages and farmhouses around Ibworth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
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What else we do in Ibworth
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ibworth
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.