Hampshire · London and the South East
South Ham Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in South Ham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in South Ham
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular 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 splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared roofs, rented houses and gutters and downpipes alike.
Houses in smaller places like South Ham can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to South Ham is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in South Ham
The Vyne, about 3.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Ham. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Saint Peter's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Malls, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. South Ham is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes South Ham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We work across the RG22, RG21 and RG23 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Near you in South Ham
In South Ham, that means homes and buildings near Aldworth School, Coppice Spring School and Eastrop Park. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). The countryside around South Ham includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Common questions in South Ham
Will you come out to South Ham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Basingstoke station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in South Ham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Ham
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. On a bungalow or cottage around South Ham, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Ham
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Also near South Ham
What else we do in South Ham
What affects the price in South Ham
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses