Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in South Gorley, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in South Gorley. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in South Gorley
We survey let and shared roofs in South Gorley and across London and the South East. Time on site usually takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and rented houses, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and damaged pots and flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like South Gorley may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- South Gorley (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in South Gorley
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like South Gorley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Gorley
- A written report with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around South Gorley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys in South Gorley: local notes
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Ascension, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
South Gorley is in Hampshire. In South Gorley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. South Gorley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Mockbeggar (1 mile south), Ibsley (1 mile south-west), Harbridge (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south) and Linwood (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
What’s near South Gorley
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.4 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Gorley
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
FAQs for South Gorley
Do you cover smaller places like South Gorley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in South Gorley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
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. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.