Hampshire · London and the South East
Dibden Purlieu Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Dibden Purlieu from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Dibden Purlieu
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots and flaunching and leaks into upper flats.
In a smaller place like Dibden Purlieu, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Where
- Dibden Purlieu (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dibden Purlieu
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dibden Purlieu. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Dibden Purlieu
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Nearby places to Dibden Purlieu
Also in Dibden Purlieu
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Dibden Purlieu, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys around Dibden Purlieu
Dibden Purlieu lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. With Beaulieu Palace House about 2.9 miles south-west, Dibden Purlieu sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Southampton Town Quay station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Wildground Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Dibden Purlieu can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Dibden Purlieu is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
We survey roofs across the SO45 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way. We also cover the places around Dibden Purlieu: Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Around Dibden Purlieu
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Testwood School and Noadswood School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
When to book a survey in Dibden Purlieu
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Shop and office owners around Westquay may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
Dibden Purlieu questions
Do you cover smaller places like Dibden Purlieu?
Yes. Dibden Purlieu is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
I let a flat near Southampton Town Quay station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.