Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Slackstead Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Lower Slackstead, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Lower Slackstead, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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Landlord roof survey in Lower Slackstead
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or loose roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Lower Slackstead, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Lower Slackstead (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lower Slackstead can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lower Slackstead
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Lower Slackstead homes and their roofs
Mottisfont Abbey, about 4.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Slackstead. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Romsey station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Lower Slackstead is about 3 miles north-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Slackstead and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you are just outside Lower Slackstead, we cover Knapp (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile west), Ampfield (1 mile south), Gosport (2 miles south) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Around Lower Slackstead
Lower Slackstead’s nearest station is Romsey station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. A little further out are King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Slackstead include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Lower Slackstead: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Romsey station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Slackstead is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
More services for Lower Slackstead
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Lower Slackstead?
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.