Hampshire · London and the South East
West Liss Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in West Liss. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in West Liss: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as West Liss, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- West Liss (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in West Liss
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Liss Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
West Liss is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out landlord roof surveys in West Liss for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. West Liss is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of GU33 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Syers Road, Willow Road and Inwood Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Liss (1 mile north-east), Durford Wood (1 mile south), Hill Brow (1 mile south-east), Liss Forest (1 mile north) and The Mint (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west) and Petersfield (3 miles south-west).
Around West Liss
Around West Liss, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crossing Gates pub, among other places. West Liss has its own railway station: Liss station. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Towns and villages near West Liss
What else we do in West Liss
When to book a survey in West Liss
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you let a flat or house near Liss station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you 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.
What affects the price in West Liss
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around West Liss can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common questions in West Liss
How do I find out if my home in West Liss is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is West Liss within the area you cover?
Yes, West Liss is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
A visit usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.