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Landlord roof survey in Marchwood, Hampshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Marchwood and across Hampshire.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Marchwood
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Marchwood drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Marchwood (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Marchwood?
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For businesses in and around places such as Westquay, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Local roofs in Marchwood
Marchwood lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
With Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 2 miles east, the area around Marchwood has a long history. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John the Apostle, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Marchwood and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO40. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Marchwood on the A326, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Marchwood
We work in homes and buildings around White Horse pub and Hounsdown School and the streets around them. Marchwood’s nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Marchwood include Testwood Lakes.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Questions from Marchwood
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Marchwood?
It can do. Marchwood is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Marchwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Marchwood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Marchwood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Marchwood, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.