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Landlord roof survey in Trotton, Hampshire
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Trotton? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Trotton and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
When to book a survey in Trotton
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Anyone responsible for a site like Stedham Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
Landlord roof survey in Trotton
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We’re often asked to look into leaks into upper flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Trotton, 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 whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Trotton (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common questions in Trotton
Will you come out to Trotton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Trotton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Trotton?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Trotton, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- 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 safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Trotton
Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 3.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Trotton goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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 St George's Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in Trotton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in GU31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Trotton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Keeper's Arms Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.