Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Lane End, Hampshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Lane End, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Lane End
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’re worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Lane End, homes are frequently 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. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Lane End (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Lane End
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Around Lane End, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What else we do in Lane End
What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Outbuildings and barns around Lane End are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Lane End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Lane End
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lane End?
Yes, Lane End is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Lane End listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Local roofs in Lane End
With Hinton Ampner House about 2.8 miles north-east, Lane End 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. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Lane End is about 5 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Lane End, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Baybridge (2 miles south-west), Owslebury Bottom (3 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles north-west), Owslebury (3 miles south-west) and Morestead (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (12 miles south-east) and Totton (15 miles south-west).
Around Lane End
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (4.9 miles north-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (5 miles north-west). Not far away are Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.