Hampshire · London and the South East
Abshot Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Abshot, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
About our landlord roof survey in Abshot
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We’re often asked to look into damp or stains in top-floor flats and missing or loose roof coverings, on rented houses, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Abshot (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why it is worth a survey now in Abshot
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Older and listed buildings around Abshot may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Abshot
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Abshot, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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 we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Abshot
Abshot lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
The streets around a church such as St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Roofs in Abshot get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Abshot and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the PO14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
What’s near Abshot
Around Abshot, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Jolly Farmer Public House and Brookfield Community School and Language College. Abshot’s nearest station is Swanwick station, about 2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Useful tips for Abshot property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Check the loft space can be accessed
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What else we do in Abshot
FAQs for Abshot
Is the coastal weather around Abshot hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Abshot?
Yes, Abshot is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Abshot?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease and we do not give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.