Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Farringdon Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Lower Farringdon, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How a landlord roof survey works in Lower Farringdon
We survey let and shared roofs in Lower Farringdon and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a report with photographs. Typical surveys look at chimney stacks in poor repair and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across converted houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like Lower Farringdon, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Lower Farringdon (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Lower Farringdon, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- A report with photographs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Lower Farringdon
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
What affects the price in Lower Farringdon
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Lower Farringdon
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Farringdon?
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.
Is Lower Farringdon within the area you cover?
Yes, Lower Farringdon is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
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When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lower Farringdon
About 3.5 miles north-west lies Bentworth Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Lower Farringdon has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Lower Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Lower Farringdon is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Lower Farringdon is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We cover every part of GU34 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Gosport Road, Brightstone Lane and Shirnall Meadow or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Lower Farringdon: Farringdon (1 mile east), Upper Farringdon (1 mile east), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Lower Farringdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Royal Oak pub. The closest station to Lower Farringdon is Alton station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north) and The Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Lower Farringdon includes Red Hill.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Lower Farringdon, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.