Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Little Posbrook
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Little Posbrook.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Little Posbrook
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about parapets and upstands in poor repair and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Somewhere as small as Little Posbrook, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Little Posbrook (PO14)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Little Posbrook
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Little Posbrook homes and their roofs
Little Posbrook lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Take a building like Stubbington House School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Little Posbrook is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Little Posbrook is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Little Posbrook and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Landlord roof surveys in PO14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Little Posbrook include Titchfield (1 mile north), Abshot (1 mile north-west), Hill Head (1 mile south-east), Stubbington (1 mile south-east) and Titchfield Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (13 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Little Posbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near Coach & Horses pub and Crofton School, among other places. The closest station to Little Posbrook is Fareham station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Little Posbrook, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What else we do in Little Posbrook
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Little Posbrook?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
For landlords with property near Fareham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
FAQs for Little Posbrook
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Little Posbrook, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Little Posbrook is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you come out to Little Posbrook?
Yes, Little Posbrook is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.