Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Lee, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Lee, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Landlord roof survey in Lee
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and loose ridge or hip tiles, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and rented houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Lee (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Lee: local notes
Lee lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Romsey station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Lee is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Lee and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
All of SO51 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Lee Lane and Lee Church Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Ashfield (1 mile east), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Nursling (1 mile south-east) and Rownhams (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles north-east) and Hedge End (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Lee
The closest station to Lee is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.3 miles north) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
When to book a survey in Lee
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Boniface, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What the survey will not cover
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Lee, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Common questions in Lee
Do you cover smaller places like Lee?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lee?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
How do I book a survey in Lee?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Also in Lee
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Outbuildings and barns around Lee are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.