Hampshire · London and the South East
Townsend Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Townsend, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Townsend
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about ceiling stains reported by tenants and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
In a village or hamlet like Townsend, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Townsend (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Townsend
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Hurst School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Ask residents to report damp right away
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Townsend, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Around Townsend, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Townsend
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Townsend
With The Vyne about 4.7 miles east, Townsend sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Church of St Catherine: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Midgham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Roofs in Townsend get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Townsend and the places around it. There is also a page for Reading.
Every address in RG26 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Townsend
In Townsend, that means homes and buildings near The George And Dragon Public House. Townsend’s nearest station is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
FAQs for Townsend
Will you come out to Townsend?
Yes, Townsend is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Townsend is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
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. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How do I book a survey in Townsend?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.