Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in South Town
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in South Town and across Hampshire.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
How a landlord roof survey works in South Town
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about chimney stacks in poor repair and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as South Town, homes are frequently 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- South Town (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in South Town
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
Anyone responsible for a site like Medstead Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What else we do in South Town
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in South Town
Do you cover smaller places like South Town?
Yes, South Town is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Alton station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Why act early in South Town
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Town
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in South Town
Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 1.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around South Town goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Alton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
South Town is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Town can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. South Town is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the GU34 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Lane and Green Stile or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in New Copse (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile west), Medstead (1 mile south-east), Soldridge (1 mile south) and Holt End (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Near you in South Town
The closest station to South Town is Alton station, roughly 4.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.2 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around South Town includes King's Hill.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near South Town can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
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’ll know the price before anything is booked.