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Landlord roof survey in Totton, Hampshire
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Totton, with photos and a written report.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our landlord roof survey in Totton
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about choked outlets and gutters and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a town like Totton, most homes are houses whose owners look after their own roofs. Small faults, such as a cracked ridge, a slipped tile or a blocked gutter, are cheaper to deal with early. A roof report gives you a list of what needs doing and how soon. Photos show you exactly what was seen, even on parts you cannot reach yourself.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Totton (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Why act early in Totton
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, while one found after water comes through typically has to be dealt with in a hurry.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Totton property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A survey in Totton needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Questions from Totton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Totton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Totton, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Totton
Totton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 4.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Totton. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building like Abbotswood Junior School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Winfred, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Totton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. We visit Totton as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Totton.
Every address in SO40 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way. Main roads around Totton include the A35 and A36. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Around Totton
Around Totton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cross Keys Public House and Hounsdown School. The nearest railway station is Totton station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.