Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Old Alresford
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Old Alresford, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Old Alresford: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and missing or loose roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Old Alresford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Old Alresford: your questions answered
Is Old Alresford in the area you cover?
Yes, Old Alresford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Old Alresford as anywhere else.
Is my home in Old Alresford listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Old Alresford homes and their roofs
With Hinton Ampner House about 4.1 miles south, Old Alresford sits in an area with a long building history. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Perins School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Old Alresford and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Old Alresford is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SO24 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Old Alresford
We work in homes and buildings around The Globe Inn. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Alresford
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Old Alresford. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Old Alresford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Old Alresford
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. In a small place like Old Alresford, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Old Alresford
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.