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Landlord Roof Survey in Upper Burgate
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Upper Burgate, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Burgate
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Typical surveys look at missing or loose roof coverings and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Burgate may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Upper Burgate (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Common questions in Upper Burgate
How do I find out if my home in Upper Burgate is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Upper Burgate?
Yes, Upper Burgate is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Upper Burgate as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
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 as well as what could.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Upper Burgate
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
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The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Upper Burgate, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Burgate
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Upper Burgate
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. The wider area around Upper Burgate has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 1.6 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Woodgreen Methodist Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like The Burgate School and Sixth Form: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Upper Burgate and nearby. Upper Burgate is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SP6. That includes homes and businesses on Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road and the roads around them. We also cover Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
What’s near Upper Burgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bat and Ball pub and Fordingbridge Infant School. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).