Hampshire · London and the South East
Waltham Chase Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Waltham Chase? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
About our landlord roof survey in Waltham Chase
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photographs that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most often book us about damp or stains in top-floor flats and chimney stacks in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Waltham Chase, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Waltham Chase (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Waltham Chase, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- 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 be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Common questions in Waltham Chase
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Waltham Chase?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Botley station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Common roof problems in Waltham Chase
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Flashings that have come away
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you look after a building such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
Landlords, agents and block managers in Waltham Chase
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Waltham Chase and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What affects the price in Waltham Chase
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Waltham Chase
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Waltham Chase Methodist Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Botley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Waltham Chase can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Waltham Chase is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO32 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Waltham Chase include Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Near you in Waltham Chase
Around Waltham Chase, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Dog pub and Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses