Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Old Netley
Need a landlord roof survey in Old Netley? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Old Netley
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into choked outlets and gutters and leaking joints at party walls, across blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Old Netley 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Old Netley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Local roofs in Old Netley
Old Netley is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
Historic houses like Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.5 miles west, show how far back building around Old Netley goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul’s Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Old Netley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Old Netley.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens. If you are just outside Old Netley, we cover Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Old Netley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub. Old Netley’s nearest station is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east. Nearby you will also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Netley include Netley Common.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Older and listed buildings around Old Netley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Old Netley?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Problems we come across often include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you let a flat or house near Bursledon station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- Their insurance cover
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
What else we do in Old Netley
Common questions in Old Netley
Will you come out to Old Netley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is the coastal weather around Old Netley hard on roofs?
It can do. Old Netley is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.