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Landlord roof survey in Langley, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Langley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Langley
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Langley, homes are often 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. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Langley (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Langley 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 is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Langley
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Langley: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Langley?
It can do. Langley is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Langley?
Yes. Langley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I book a survey in Langley?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. 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 is disturbed.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Landlord roof surveys around Langley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Langley, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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.
Beaulieu Palace House, about 3.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Langley. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Take a building like Blackfield Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Langley is about 4 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Langley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Langley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Chalewood Road, Hursley Drive and Bernwood Grove and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Blackfield (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile north-west), Holbury (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile east) and Sprat's Down (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Around Langley
Around Langley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy, among other places. The closest station to Langley is Hamble station, roughly 4.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (5.8 miles north-east) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Langley?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you own a rental within reach of Hamble station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.