Hampshire · London and the South East
Rooksdown Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Rooksdown. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Rooksdown
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Basingstoke station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Rooksdown?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Landlord roof survey in Rooksdown
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 on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. Common reasons to book are parapets and upstands in poor repair and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Around Rooksdown, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Rooksdown (RG24, RG23, RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Rooksdown
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Rooksdown
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Arrange flat access in advance
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Towns and villages near Rooksdown
Other services in Rooksdown
Rooksdown homes and their roofs
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 2.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Rooksdown goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Fort Hill Community School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Rooksdown is about 1 mile north-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Surveys in Rooksdown work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Rooksdown is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RG24, RG23 and RG26 for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Mill Road, The Square and Hasket Road. If you’re just outside Rooksdown, we cover Winklebury (1 mile south), Sherborne St John (1 mile north-east), Basingstoke (1 mile south-east), Worting (2 miles south-west) and Buckskin (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Rooksdown
In Rooksdown, that means homes and buildings near Winklebury Infant School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Rooksdown includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Rooksdown, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.