Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Upper Farringdon, Hampshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Upper Farringdon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Upper Farringdon: what you get
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Some older homes in villages like Upper Farringdon are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Upper Farringdon (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Farringdon
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Nearby places to Upper Farringdon
What else we do in Upper Farringdon
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Questions from Upper Farringdon
Is Upper Farringdon within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Farringdon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Alton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Upper Farringdon?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Landlord roof surveys in Upper Farringdon: local notes
Bentworth Hall, about 3.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Farringdon. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Upper Farringdon are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Upper Farringdon is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of GU34 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane. Other places close to Upper Farringdon include Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upper Farringdon
We work in homes and buildings around Rose and Crown Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Upper Farringdon is Alton station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Upper Farringdon
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Upper Farringdon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Upper Farringdon, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.