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Landlord roof survey in Owslebury, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys in Owslebury and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Owslebury
We survey let and shared roofs in Owslebury and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
In a village or hamlet like Owslebury, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Owslebury (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Owslebury can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys in Owslebury: local notes
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Owslebury Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Shawford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Owslebury, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO21 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Owslebury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ship Inn. For rail, the closest station is Shawford station, about 2.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Why act early in Owslebury
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. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Older and listed buildings around Owslebury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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Questions from Owslebury
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shawford station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is my home in Owslebury listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.