Hampshire · London and the South East
Hoe Gate Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Hoe Gate, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Hoe Gate can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Hoe Gate, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Hoe Gate
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Hoe Gate, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Hoe Gate (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hoe Gate
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hoe Gate
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys in Hoe Gate: local notes
Hoe Gate lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near Portchester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newtown Soberton Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. In Hoe Gate, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hoe Gate is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across PO7 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hoe Gate
For rail, the closest station is Portchester station, about 4.5 miles south. A little further out are Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Hoe Gate includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
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Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hoe Gate
Is my home in Hoe Gate listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hoe Gate, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Hoe Gate is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.