Hampshire · London and the South East
New Copse Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in New Copse. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What affects the price in New Copse
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlord roof survey in New Copse: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at damp or stains in top-floor flats and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- New Copse (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near New Copse can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Questions from New Copse
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Copse?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in New Copse?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in New Copse
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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 frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Bentworth Hall, about 0.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Copse. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Alton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We visit New Copse as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes New Copse and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
What’s near New Copse
The closest station to New Copse is Alton station, about 4.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Not far away are King's Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Common roof problems in New Copse
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Medstead Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.