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Landlord roof survey in Freemantle, Southampton
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Freemantle and across Southampton.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Freemantle
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 over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. If you’re worried about cracked or lifting flashings and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, we can find out what’s behind it, on converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats alike.
In a smaller place like Freemantle, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Freemantle (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Freemantle is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Freemantle?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 1.2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Freemantle goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Freemantle
Freemantle lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Marlands Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Trees in and around Blechynden Terrace Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Freemantle is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. Whether the building in Freemantle is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Freemantle is one of the places in Southampton where we work for landlord roof surveys.
We work across SO15, SO16 and SO17 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on May Road, Park Road and Pitt Road and the roads around them. With the A33 close by, Freemantle is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Freemantle: Shirley (1 mile north), Regents Park (1 mile north-west), Millbrook (1 mile west), Maybush (2 miles north-west) and Coxford (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles north-east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east).
What’s near Freemantle
We work in homes and buildings around St Anne's Catholic School, Blechynden Terrace Park and The Brass Monkey pub, among other places. Freemantle has its own railway station: Millbrook (Hants) station. Nearby you will also find Western Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Foresters Museum & Archive (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Freemantle
Is the coastal weather around Freemantle hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Freemantle is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Freemantle?
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.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you work in Freemantle?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Freemantle.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. On a bungalow or cottage around Freemantle, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Freemantle
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs