Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Pennington, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Pennington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
FAQs for Pennington
Will you come out to Pennington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Lymington Town station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Pennington?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
How a landlord roof survey works in Pennington
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Pennington, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Pennington (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to a smaller place like Pennington is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Deal with urgent items first
- Do not 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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Landlord roof surveys in Pennington: local notes
Pennington is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Priestlands School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mark, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Pennington is about 1 mile south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We visit Pennington as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Pennington. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Mead Road, Pound Road and Elm Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover Lymington (1 mile north-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Walhampton (1 mile north-east), Everton (1 mile west) and Lymore (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
Around Pennington
Around Pennington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pennington Infant School and White Hart Inn and the streets around them. Pennington’s nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (0.9 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Pennington includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Why get it checked now?
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. In a smaller place like Pennington, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Pennington?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance