Hampshire · London and the South East
Milford on Sea Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Milford on Sea. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof survey in Milford on Sea
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and people most often book us about missing or loose roof coverings and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Around Milford on Sea, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Milford on Sea (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Milford on Sea, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Milford on Sea
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Milford on Sea, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Useful tips for Milford on Sea property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Milford on Sea: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Milford on Sea?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lymington Town station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys in Milford on Sea: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Milford on Sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Lymington Town station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Milford on Sea is about 3 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. If you are in Milford on Sea, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Milford on Sea. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Landlord roof surveys in SO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Love Lane and Greenbanks Close or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Milford on Sea include Lymore (1 mile north-east), Keyhaven (1 mile east), Everton (1 mile north), Lower Pennington (2 miles north-east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (13 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Milford on Sea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Public House and Priestlands School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, about 3.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Milford on Sea includes Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.