Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Oakhanger, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Oakhanger, with photos and a clear written report.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Oakhanger
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are mortar falling from ridges and verges and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Oakhanger are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Oakhanger (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What we are asked to look at in Oakhanger
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.
We are often asked to look at:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Oakhanger, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Oakhanger, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Oakhanger
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Oakhanger and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Oakhanger
Do you cover smaller places like Oakhanger?
Yes, Oakhanger is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Oakhanger listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll give you an idea when booking.
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What else we do in Oakhanger
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Deal with urgent items first
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
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.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Oakhanger
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlord roof surveys in Oakhanger: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Mill Chase Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Oakhanger and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There is also a page for Guildford.
Landlord roof surveys in GU35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Oakhanger, we cover Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Oakhanger
Oakhanger’s nearest station is Alton station, about 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.