Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Mottisfont
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Mottisfont and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
How a landlord roof survey works in Mottisfont
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about cracked or lifting flashings and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Mottisfont, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Mottisfont (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Mottisfont can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Mottisfont
Will you come out to Mottisfont?
Yes, Mottisfont is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mottisfont?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Mottisfont?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What we’re asked to look at in Mottisfont
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 can pick up problems such as:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
The streets around a church like Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Local roofs in Mottisfont
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently 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 Mottisfont has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 0.2 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Mottisfont and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets like Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane. If you are just outside Mottisfont, we cover Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Mottisfont
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
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Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.