Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Rockbourne, Hampshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Rockbourne? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Rockbourne and across Hampshire.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Rockbourne, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
About our landlord roof survey in Rockbourne
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. If you’re worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and blocks of flats alike.
Some older homes in villages like Rockbourne are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Rockbourne (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Rockbourne
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Rockbourne
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Common questions in Rockbourne
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rockbourne?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Rockbourne as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rockbourne?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Rockbourne
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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. About 2.4 miles east lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around Rockbourne has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take a building like Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Rockbourne is in Hampshire. Surveys in Rockbourne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Rockbourne is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SP6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Whitsbury (1 mile north-east), Damerham (2 miles south), Sandleheath (2 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south-east) and Alderholt (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south-east), St Leonards (9 miles south), Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east) and Poulner (8 miles south).
What’s near Rockbourne
In Rockbourne, that means homes and buildings near The Cart Wheel Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-east).
When to book a survey in Rockbourne
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will the report include photos?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rockbourne
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. For older village homes like those around Rockbourne, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.