Hampshire · London and the South East
Kentsboro Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Kentsboro. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Can I check my roof myself?
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 is where a survey comes in.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kentsboro
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you are worried about chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
When to book a survey in Kentsboro
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
Around Kentsboro, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Landlord roof surveys in Kentsboro: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Kentsboro and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Kentsboro and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We survey roofs across the SO20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead. We also cover the places around Kentsboro: Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Around Kentsboro
The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kentsboro include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Kentsboro often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
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Kentsboro questions
Do you cover smaller places like Kentsboro?
Yes, Kentsboro is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Grateley station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as 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’s disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kentsboro 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.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.