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Landlord roof survey in Locks Heath, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys in Locks Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Locks Heath
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 on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, on converted houses, gutters and downpipes and rented houses alike.
In a smaller place like Locks Heath, 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 often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Locks Heath (SO31, PO14, PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Locks Heath
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Locks Heath
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Locks Heath, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Swanwick station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Park Gate Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Locks Heath is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Locks Heath. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO31, PO14 and PO15 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Locks Heath: Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Around Locks Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Locks Heath include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Towns and villages near Locks Heath
Also in Locks Heath
Locks Heath questions
Do you cover smaller places like Locks Heath?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Locks Heath?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
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.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Locks Heath is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Locks Heath
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
The streets around a church such as St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Useful tips for Locks Heath property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. 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, alongside yearly gutter clearing.