Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Ludgershall, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Ludgershall, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
How a landlord roof survey works in Ludgershall
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photographs that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding or splits on flat roofs and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Houses in smaller places like Ludgershall can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ludgershall (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Places near Ludgershall
What else we do in Ludgershall
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ludgershall
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early in Ludgershall
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Homes in smaller places like Ludgershall can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Ludgershall
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a building such as Ludgershall Castle Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
FAQs for Ludgershall
Is my home in Ludgershall 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ludgershall?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ludgershall is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Ludgershall?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to Ludgershall is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys in Ludgershall: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Ludgershall work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A342, Ludgershall is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
What’s near Ludgershall
In Ludgershall, that means homes and buildings near The Wellington Academy and Prince of Wales Hotel. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (within half a mile north).