Portsmouth · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Cosham
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Cosham and across Portsmouth.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How a landlord roof survey works in Cosham
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Cosham and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. Common reasons to book are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and loose ridge or hip tiles, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
Houses in smaller places like Cosham can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Cosham (PO6, PO3, PO2)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cosham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Cosham
Cosham lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Philip, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Court Lane Junior Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Cosham is about 2 miles south-west of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Cosham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Cosham is one of the places in Portsmouth we cover for landlord roof surveys.
Surveys in PO6, PO3 and PO2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Dean Road, Park Lane and Elgin Road and the roads around them. With the A397 close by, Cosham is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Wymering (1 mile north-west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north-east) and Paulsgrove (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (3 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west), Portsmouth Point (4 miles south-west) and Fratton (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cosham
Around Cosham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The First Post pub, Alexandra Park and Springfield School and the streets around them. Cosham has its own railway station: Cosham station. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (2.9 miles south) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Homes around Cosham often 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.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft 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.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Cosham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Blocked gutters on homes around Cosham overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Places near Cosham
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Common roof problems in Cosham
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
Warblington Castle lies about 4.4 miles east, so building around Cosham goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Cosham: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Cosham hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cosham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is Cosham in your area?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Cosham, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.