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Landlord Roof Survey in Bitterne Park
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Bitterne Park, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Bitterne Park
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and standing water on a flat roof, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Bitterne Park drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Bitterne Park (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Homes around Bitterne Park frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Landlord roof surveys in Bitterne Park: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Bitterne Park, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. The wider area around Bitterne Park has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 0.9 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Ascension, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Bitterne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as St Mary's Independent School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bitterne Park is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Bitterne Park and the rest of Southampton. Our Southampton coverage includes Bitterne Park.
Surveys in SO18, SO17 and SO19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road and the roads around them. Bitterne Park is on the A3024, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Bitterne Park, we cover Midanbury (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-west), St Denys (1 mile west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east) and Bitterne (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles north-west).
Around Bitterne Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bitterne Park Hotel, Bitterne Park Primary School and Riverside Park. The closest station to Bitterne Park is Bitterne station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Royal South Hants Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Bitterne Park includes Netley Common.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Bitterne Park
To price your survey, we check:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Towns and villages near Bitterne Park
What else we do in Bitterne Park
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Around Bitterne Park, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Bitterne Park
I let a flat near Bitterne station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Bitterne Park within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.