Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Shalden, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Shalden. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shalden
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats alike.
Somewhere as small as Shalden, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Shalden (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
What we are asked to look at in Shalden
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlord roof surveys around Shalden
The wider area around Shalden has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 2.5 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Shalden, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Reading is in our area too.
We work across GU34 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Shalden include Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shalden
The closest station to Shalden is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Shalden, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Other services in Shalden
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shalden
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a place like Shalden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shalden
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Useful tips for Shalden property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Shalden: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Shalden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.