Hampshire · London and the South East
Boarhunt Landlord Roof Survey
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Boarhunt and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Boarhunt
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week, which can make access easier to arrange. We’re often asked to look into damp or stains in top-floor flats and mortar falling from ridges and verges, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Boarhunt are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Boarhunt, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Boarhunt
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fareham Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What affects the price in Boarhunt
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Local roofs in Boarhunt
Boarhunt lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cams Hill School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Boarhunt is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in PO17 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Boarhunt
The nearest railway station is Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Boarhunt includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Towns and villages near Boarhunt
What else we do in Boarhunt
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Common questions in Boarhunt
Can a landlord with a rental near Portchester station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boarhunt?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you work in Boarhunt?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Boarhunt, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.