Hampshire · London and the South East
Matchams Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Matchams. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Matchams
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We are often asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Matchams, 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. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Matchams (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Matchams
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Living close to Avon Heath Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Matchams
Is my home in Matchams listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Matchams in the area you cover?
Yes, Matchams is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Matchams often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why act early in Matchams
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older and listed buildings around Matchams may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlord roof surveys in Matchams: local notes
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Avon Tyrrell House about 3.6 miles east, Matchams sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Matchams is in Hampshire. Matchams is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across BH24 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Matchams, we cover Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Matchams
In Matchams, that means homes and buildings near Avon Heath Country Park and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Matchams includes St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.