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Landlord Roof Survey in Lower Upham
Landlord roof surveys in Lower Upham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
What we’re asked to look at in Lower Upham
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Hedge End station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Landlord roof survey in Lower Upham
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaking joints at party walls, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Lower Upham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 often the first to give way.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Lower Upham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Lower Upham is listed?
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.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hedge End station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What affects the price in Lower Upham
To price your survey, we look at:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Upham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lower Upham
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take a building like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Lower Upham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road. If you are just outside Lower Upham, we cover Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Around Lower Upham
Around Lower Upham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wyvern Technology College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Lower Upham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
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 phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.