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Landlord roof survey in Fareham, Hampshire
Independent landlord roof surveys in Fareham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fareham
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it.
Semis and terraces in a town like Fareham share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when booking.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Fareham (PO16, PO14, PO15, SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fareham
Fareham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
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. Landlords with a home close to Fareham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fareham can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Landlord roof surveys in PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow and the roads around them. Main roads around Fareham include the A27 and A32, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Fareham, we cover Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Fareham is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire.
Near you in Fareham
In Fareham, that means homes and buildings near Wykeham House School, The Lord Arthur Lee pub and Fareham Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Fareham itself: Fareham station. A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Deal with urgent items first
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a visit in Fareham, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What we are asked to look at in Fareham
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Take a building like St Jude's Catholic Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
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Fareham questions
I let a flat near Fareham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Fareham, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a family home in Fareham, a small roof fault lets water into places you can’t see, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there’s more to put right.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, with VAT included