Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Monk Sherborne
Landlord roof surveys in Monk Sherborne and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Monk Sherborne
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats.
Somewhere as small as Monk Sherborne, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Monk Sherborne (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What we’re asked to look at in Monk Sherborne
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
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Can I check my roof myself?
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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
FAQs for Monk Sherborne
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Basingstoke station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is Monk Sherborne within the area you cover?
Yes. Monk Sherborne is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Monk Sherborne needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- 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.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Monk Sherborne homes and their roofs
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Monk Sherborne has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 1.7 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take a building like The Priory Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In Monk Sherborne, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Monk Sherborne is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across RG26 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Monk Sherborne, we cover Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Near you in Monk Sherborne
We work in homes and buildings around Everest Community Academy. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Daneshill Park Woods.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.