Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Otterbourne, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Otterbourne, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof survey in Otterbourne
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Otterbourne (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Nearby places to Otterbourne
What else we do in Otterbourne
Landlord and commercial surveys in Otterbourne
Landlords and agents in Otterbourne book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Otterbourne. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Why act early in Otterbourne
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For an older or listed building in a place like Otterbourne, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- A report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Otterbourne can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Local roofs in Otterbourne
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Matthew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Otterbourne Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Shawford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Otterbourne is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Surveys in Otterbourne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Otterbourne is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO21 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Oakwood Avenue, Meadowcroft Close and Brooklyn Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include South Down (1 mile north-east), Compton (1 mile north), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile north-east) and Ladwell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Otterbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thornden School, The White Horse Public House and Thornden School and the streets around them. The closest station to Otterbourne is Shawford station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles south) and Wolvesey Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
Otterbourne: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Otterbourne?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Shawford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you work in Otterbourne?
Yes. We survey roofs in Otterbourne and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.