Hampshire · London and the South East
Lord's Wood Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Lord's Wood and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Why act early in Lord's Wood
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Older and listed buildings around Lord's Wood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
About our landlord roof survey in Lord's Wood
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Lord's Wood, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Lord's Wood (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Lord's Wood, 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.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lord's Wood
South Stoneham House, about 4.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lord's Wood. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colden Common Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Lord's Wood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lord's Wood. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you are just outside Lord's Wood, we cover Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Near you in Lord's Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Crestwood Community School, among other places. Lord's Wood’s nearest station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). Not far away are Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Towns and villages near Lord's Wood
What else we do in Lord's Wood
FAQs for Lord's Wood
Is my home in Lord's Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Lord's Wood within the area you cover?
Yes, Lord's Wood is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
When to book a survey in Lord's Wood
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you let a flat or house near Eastleigh station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos