Portsmouth · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Farlington
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Farlington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farlington
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you are worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes alike.
Around Farlington, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Farlington homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Farlington, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Warblington Castle about 2.9 miles east, the area around Farlington has a long history. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Landlords with a home close to Cosham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We cover Farlington and the rest of Portsmouth, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Portsmouth coverage includes Farlington and the places around it.
Surveys in PO6, PO9 and PO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Farlington: Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Farlington
In Farlington, that means homes and buildings near Springfield School, Springfield School and New Inn and the streets around them. Farlington’s nearest station is Cosham station, about 1.5 miles west. A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Farlington: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Farlington hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Farlington is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Will you come out to Farlington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Farlington?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Nearby places to Farlington
Other services in Farlington
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Farlington?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you look after a building like Solent Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Homes around Farlington frequently 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. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses