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Landlord Roof Survey in Bitterne Manor
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Bitterne Manor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Bitterne Manor
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. If you’re worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Bitterne Manor, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Bitterne Manor
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Around Bitterne Manor, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we are asked to look at in Bitterne Manor
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Living close to Rockstone Place Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Common questions in Bitterne Manor
Can a landlord with a rental near Bitterne station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Bitterne Manor is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
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How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Parking around Bitterne Manor is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Bitterne Manor homes and their roofs
Bitterne Manor lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 1.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Bitterne Manor goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Denys, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Bitterne station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in Bitterne Manor, we can come and survey your property. Bitterne Manor is one of the towns and villages in Southampton where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Every address in SO18, SO17 and SO14 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Ivy Road, North Road and South Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Bitterne Manor
Around Bitterne Manor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bitterne Park School, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. Bitterne Manor has its own railway station: Bitterne station. A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.