Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Newton Valence
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Newton Valence, with photos and a clear written report.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Newton Valence
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Landlord roof survey in Newton Valence: what you get
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and people most frequently book us about leaking joints at party walls and standing water on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Newton Valence, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Newton Valence (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newton Valence
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Alton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Newton Valence, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hampshire, we cover Newton Valence and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Newton Valence
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Newton Valence include Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Newton Valence can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Newton Valence
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Newton Valence
Will you come out to Newton Valence?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Newton Valence is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need when you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Newton Valence
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. For older village homes like those around Newton Valence, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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