Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Sherfield English
Landlord roof surveys in Sherfield English and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof survey in Sherfield English: what you get
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. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We survey flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or lifting flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Sherfield English may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Sherfield English (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sherfield English
Historic houses such as Landford Manor, about 2.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Sherfield English goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Sherfield English is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Sherfield English is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Graemar Lane, Eastwood and Melchet View or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Carter's Clay (2 miles north-east), Lockerley (2 miles north-east), Awbridge (2 miles east), Dunbridge (3 miles north-east) and Kimbridge (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Sherfield English
The closest station to Sherfield English is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (5 miles east). Open spaces near Sherfield English include Copythorne Common.
Towns and villages near Sherfield English
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Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sherfield English
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. In a place like Sherfield English, 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.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Sherfield English?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
The streets around a church like Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
Sherfield English: your questions answered
Is Sherfield English within the area you cover?
Yes. Sherfield English is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Sherfield English listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Sherfield English, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
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. You will know the price before anything is booked.