Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Stone, Hampshire
Need a landlord roof survey in Stone? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stone
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t 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. Typical surveys look at blocked gutters over flats and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
In a small place like Stone, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Stone (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stone
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Also near Stone
What else we do in Stone
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Stone
Stone is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Beaulieu Palace House lies about 4.4 miles north-west, so building around Stone goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stone and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO45 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Stone: Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Around Stone
A little further out are Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stone include Mill Hill.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Stone
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you live in an older home near St Francis, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Questions from Stone
Do you cover smaller places like Stone?
Yes. Stone is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Stone is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Stone can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Stone, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stone
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Stone, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.