Hampshire · London and the South East
Stanswood Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Stanswood, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Stanswood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlord roof survey in Stanswood
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Somewhere as small as Stanswood, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Stanswood (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Stanswood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hamble station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Stanswood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not 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, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Landlord roof surveys around Stanswood
Stanswood is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Osborne House, about 4.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stanswood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St George, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Stanswood is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Stanswood is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Stanswood and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Stanswood: Sprat's Down (1 mile north), Calshot (1 mile north-east), Hillhead (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile west) and Blackfield (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Stanswood
For rail, the closest station is Hamble station, roughly 4.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Coldeast (5.4 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Stanswood includes Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Stanswood
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you own a rental within reach of Hamble station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Stanswood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Stanswood property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- File each roof report for future reference
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.