Hampshire · London and the South East
Upton Grey Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Upton Grey, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Upton Grey?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
About our landlord roof survey in Upton Grey
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Upton Grey and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Common reasons to book are missing or loose roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses.
In a small place like Upton Grey, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Upton Grey (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Upton Grey often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Nearby places to Upton Grey
What else we do in Upton Grey
Upton Grey questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upton Grey?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Upton Grey within the area you cover?
Yes, Upton Grey is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Local roofs in Upton Grey
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own a rental within reach of Hook station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Upton Grey and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG25 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Upton Grey: Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Upton Grey
Around Upton Grey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hoddington Arms Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Upton Grey is Hook station, roughly 4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). Not far away are Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
What affects the price in Upton Grey
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upton Grey, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upton Grey
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.