Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Totford, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys in Totford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
About our landlord roof survey in Totford
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We are often asked to look into ceiling stains reported by tenants and gutters overflowing onto walls, across rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses.
In a village or hamlet like Totford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Totford (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Totford
Is my home in Totford listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Totford within the area you cover?
Yes. Totford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I book a survey in Totford?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Totford
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Totford
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Totford
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Totford
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John the Evangelist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Totford are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Southampton.
All of SO24 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Near you in Totford
Around Totford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Woolpack Inn. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3 miles east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Nearby places to Totford
What else we do in Totford
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Totford, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.