Hampshire · London and the South East
Hill Head Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Hill Head. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
About our landlord roof survey in Hill Head
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you are worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and blocked gutters over flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Hill Head, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hill Head (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Hill Head, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Local roofs in Hill Head
Hill Head is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Landlords with a home close to Fareham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hill Head. Hill Head is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way, and we cover them all. Other places close to Hill Head include Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
Around Hill Head
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crofton School, Stubbington House School and The Osborne View pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Hill Head is Fareham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hill Head include West of the River Alver.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hill Head
Is Hill Head within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hill Head, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Hill Head 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.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
When to book a survey in Hill Head
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Crofton Hammond Infant School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection