Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Lychpit, Hampshire
Need a landlord roof survey in Lychpit? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
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Landlord roof survey in Lychpit
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Lychpit, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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 often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Lychpit (RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lychpit
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Lychpit has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 3 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Old Basing Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Lychpit gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of RG24 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Lychpit
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Costello School, Eastrop Park and The Crown Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (within half a mile south). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Lychpit
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently 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.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
Living close to Eastrop Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you’ll get the report
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lychpit
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
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, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Lychpit, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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FAQs for Lychpit
I let a flat near Basingstoke station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Lychpit within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses