Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Longstock, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Longstock from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Longstock
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’re worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and rented houses alike.
Older buildings in small places like Longstock may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Longstock (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Longstock questions
Is my home in Longstock listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Longstock in the area you cover?
Yes, Longstock is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Longstock
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Trees in and around Longstock Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Test Valley School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Longstock and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Longstock and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO20 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Near you in Longstock
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Longstock Park and The Peat Spade Public House, among other places. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Mill Lake.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Longstock, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. In a place like Longstock, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Longstock, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.