Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Ladwell, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys in Ladwell, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Landlord roof survey in Ladwell
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and cracked or lifting flashings, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Ladwell (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Ladwell homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Chandlers Ford station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building like John Keble Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Ladwell is about 2 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ladwell for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the SO21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Ladwell: Hursley (1 mile north), Otterbourne (2 miles east), Compton (2 miles east), South Down (2 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ladwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thornden School and The Dolphin Inn. Ladwell’s nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Ladwell includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Ladwell questions
Is my home in Ladwell listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Chandlers Ford station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Ladwell, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.