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Landlord roof survey in Fratton, Portsmouth
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Fratton and across Portsmouth.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Fratton: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition 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. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We’re often asked to look into splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and worn ridges, hips and verges, across rented houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Around Fratton, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
More services for Fratton
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fratton
Fratton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Alexandra Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Bridge Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Fratton and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the PO1, PO4 and PO3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road. Fratton sits on or near the A288. If you’re just outside Fratton, we cover Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Fratton
We work in homes and buildings around The Portsmouth Academy, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School. There’s a railway station in Fratton itself: Fratton station. Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile east) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Fratton includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
FAQs for Fratton
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fratton?
It can do. Fratton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is my home in Fratton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
When to book a survey in Fratton
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Penhale Infant School & Nursery, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Fratton is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.