Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Overton
Landlord roof surveys across Overton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
About our landlord roof survey in Overton
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’re worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Overton, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Overton (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Overton
Surveys for landlords and agents in Overton
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Overton questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Overton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Overton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Local roofs in Overton
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Overton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Overton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG25. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and London Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Overton
Around Overton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Greyhound pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Overton is Overton station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Overton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Overton
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. In an older home around Overton, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Overton
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Common roof problems in Overton
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
We are often asked to look at:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Anyone responsible for a site like Overton Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times