Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Sandy Balls, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Sandy Balls, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Useful tips for Sandy Balls property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Landlord roof survey in Sandy Balls: what you get
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. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and worn ridges, hips and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Sandy Balls 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Sandy Balls (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely 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
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sandy Balls
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sandy Balls
The wider area around Sandy Balls has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 2.9 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like The Burgate School and Sixth Form: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Sandy Balls is in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Sandy Balls, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Sandy Balls is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Pines, River Road and Larch Row, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Sandy Balls: Godshill (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Stuckton (1 mile south-west) and Frogham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Near you in Sandy Balls
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fighting Cocks pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.3 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Questions from Sandy Balls
Is Sandy Balls within the area you cover?
Yes, Sandy Balls is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Sandy Balls?
Yes, Sandy Balls is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Sandy Balls?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Problems we come across often include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
The streets around a church such as St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Also in Sandy Balls
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Sandy Balls can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sandy Balls
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.