Portsmouth · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Drayton, Portsmouth
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Drayton, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Homes around Drayton often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Landlord roof survey in Drayton
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Drayton and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photographs. If you are worried about chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Drayton 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 before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Drayton (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Drayton
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Arranging work in a smaller place like Drayton is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Drayton
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Drayton questions
Is my home in Drayton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Drayton?
Yes, Drayton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Local roofs in Drayton
Drayton is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 3.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Drayton goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church like Drayton Methodist Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Springfield School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Shop and office owners around The Bridge Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We survey roofs in Drayton and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Portsmouth, large and small.
We survey roofs across PO6 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Drayton include Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Drayton
Around Drayton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Solent Junior School and New Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cosham station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What affects the price in Drayton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Other services in Drayton
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Drayton
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.