Hampshire · London and the South East
Forton Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Forton and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlord roof survey in Forton
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
In a smaller place like Forton, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Forton
Also in Forton
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Common questions in Forton
I let a flat near Portsmouth Harbour station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Forton is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Forton?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Forton
Forton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Catholic Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Portsmouth Harbour station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. In Forton, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Forton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover.
All of PO12 and PO13 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Forton
We work in homes and buildings around The Trafalgar pub, Brune Park Community School and St Vincent College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Arrange flat access in advance
- File each roof report for future reference
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Forton, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses