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Landlord Roof Survey in Emsworth
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Emsworth from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof surveys in Emsworth: local notes
Emsworth is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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. About 1.3 miles west lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Emsworth has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Homes near green spaces such as Eames Farm can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Emsworth. Emsworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO10 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane. Being close to the A27 and A259, Emsworth is easy for us to reach. We also cover Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Emsworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Kings Arms, Eames Farm and Bourne Community College, among other places. Emsworth has its own railway station: Emsworth station. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Emsworth includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
How a landlord roof survey works in Emsworth
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or lifting flashings.
Around Emsworth, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Around Emsworth, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Give residents notice before a survey
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Emsworth, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
When to book a survey in Emsworth
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Look out for signs like these:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Emsworth
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
FAQs for Emsworth
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Emsworth?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Emsworth?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Emsworth?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is Emsworth in your area?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Emsworth.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.