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Landlord Roof Survey in Alverstoke
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Alverstoke? You can book a landlord roof survey in Alverstoke and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Alverstoke
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at blocked gutters over flats and missing or loose roof coverings, across blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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 often the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Alverstoke (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Alverstoke
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What else we do in Alverstoke
Why it is worth a survey now in Alverstoke
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Older cottages and farmhouses around Alverstoke can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Alverstoke
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Alverstoke
How do I find out if my home in Alverstoke is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Alverstoke?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Alverstoke
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Alverstoke, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Alverstoke Community Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Little Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Alverstoke is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
Every address in PO12 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Alverstoke: Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
Around Alverstoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bay House School and Village Home pub. The closest station to Alverstoke is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Alverstoke includes West of the River Alver.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Alverstoke
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Tricorn Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What affects the price in Alverstoke
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Alverstoke can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.