Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Ower, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Ower, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Useful tips for Ower property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
About our landlord roof survey in Ower
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and people most often book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Older buildings in small places like Ower may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Ower (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ower
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Towns and villages near Ower
Also in Ower
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ower
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Ower homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Ower, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often 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.
Landlords with a home close to Totton station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Ower is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Ower is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Southampton.
Landlord roof surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Romsey Road and Salisbury Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Ower: Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ower
For rail, the closest station is Totton station, roughly 3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Ower can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Ower: your questions answered
I let a flat near Totton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Ower?
Yes, Ower is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Common roof problems in Ower
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
Historic houses like Landford Manor, about 4.6 miles north-west, show how far back building around Ower goes. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours