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North Stoneham Landlord Roof Survey

Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around North Stoneham, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.

  • Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
  • Gutters overflowing onto walls
  • Cracked or lifting flashings

Need a landlord roof survey in North Stoneham?

Why it’s worth a survey now in North Stoneham

A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like North Stoneham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.

Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.

Why us?

  • 5,000+ roofs surveyed
  • Over 20 years’ experience
  • Plain-English reports with photos
  • CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)

Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.

Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Stoneham

Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats.

In a small place like North Stoneham, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.

The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.

Illustration of three small houses and a block of flats with a checklist on a clipboard above them
Location
North Stoneham (SO50)
Region
Hampshire
Prices
From £150 inc. VAT
Report
A written report with photos, by email
Appointments
Monday to Sunday, daytime
Insurance
Professional indemnity and public liability
Telephone
07833 053749
Page updated
27 October 2026

Signs you need a landlord roof survey in North Stoneham

Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.

Things that often lead to a survey include:

  • Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
  • Gutters overflowing onto walls
  • Damaged pots and flaunching
  • Failed flashings at walls and chimneys

If you let a flat or house near Southampton Airport Parkway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.

Choosing a roof surveyor

  • How they plan to inspect the roof safely
  • Which limits apply to the survey
  • How long the report takes to arrive
  • Their insurance cover

What to expect from a roof survey

What happens on the day

Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like North Stoneham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.

  1. First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
  2. Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
  3. We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
  4. Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
  5. The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.

Preparing for the visit

  • For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
  • Find any records of previous roof work
  • Move anything stored under the loft hatch

How to book

We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.

Book your survey

Advice

Before and after the survey

A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:

  • Act on high-priority defects quickly
  • File each roof report for future reference
  • Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
  • Give residents notice before a survey

You receive a report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.

Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.

North Stoneham questions

Does a conservation area affect roof work in North Stoneham?

We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.

Can a landlord with a rental near Southampton Airport Parkway 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.

Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?

Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.

Do you cover North Stoneham for landlord roof surveys?

Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes North Stoneham.

How much is a survey?

Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

Does someone need to be in?

If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.

Can you survey a shared roof?

Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.

Local roofs in North Stoneham

North Stoneham lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 1.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around North Stoneham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.

The streets around a church such as St. Nicolas' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Shop and office owners around Marlands Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.

North Stoneham is about 2 miles south-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We cover North Stoneham and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover North Stoneham.

Landlord roof surveys in SO50 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Turnor Way and Stoneham Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around North Stoneham: Swaythling (1 mile south), Bassett Green (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile south-east), Eastleigh (2 miles north-east) and Boyatt Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (6 miles south-west), Hedge End (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles north-west).

Around North Stoneham

We work in homes and buildings around Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and The Fleming Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Southampton Airport Parkway station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.

Map of North Stoneham © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a survey costs

Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:

  • Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
  • If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
  • Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
  • Roof area

For a price for your roof in North Stoneham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.

What to tell us when you get in touch

What helps most when you contact us:

  • The property’s address and postcode
  • Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
  • Your timetable, like an exchange date
  • The style of property, from a terrace to a block

When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.

Should I look at the roof myself first?

A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.

It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.

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