Hampshire · London and the South East
Forestside Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Forestside? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Forestside and across Hampshire.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlords, agents and block managers in Forestside
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Forestside. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How a landlord roof survey works in Forestside
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Forestside may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Forestside (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Forestside
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Forestside
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Forestside homes and their roofs
Forestside is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Rowlands Castle station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church like Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. With Uppark about 3.2 miles north, the area around Forestside has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Forestside is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Forestside is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Lodge Lane and Forestside, all of which we cover. We also cover West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Forestside
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stansted Park. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Forestside, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Forestside
Do you cover smaller places like Forestside?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Forestside listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Forestside?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats