Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Sleaford, Hampshire
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Sleaford and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sleaford
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Sleaford 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
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.
- Where
- Sleaford (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Local roofs in Sleaford
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mill Chase Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Sleaford. Our Hampshire coverage includes Sleaford and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU35 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Around Sleaford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The New Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sleaford include Deadwater Valley.
Questions from Sleaford
Can a landlord with a rental near Bentley (Hampshire) station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Sleaford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
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The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Sleaford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Sleaford, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sleaford
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Common roof problems in Sleaford
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey will not cover