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Landlord roof survey in Milton, Portsmouth
Need a landlord roof survey in Milton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Milton
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: 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 safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
In a smaller place like Milton, 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. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Milton (PO4, PO3, PO1)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Parking around Milton is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
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What affects the price in Milton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Milton: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Fratton station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Milton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- File each roof report for future reference
- Ask residents to report damp right away
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Milton?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Shop and office owners around The Bridge Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Landlord roof surveys in Milton: local notes
Milton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Fratton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Milton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in Milton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Milton is one of the towns and villages in Portsmouth where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO4, PO3 and PO1. Local streets include Liss Road, Meon Road and Aston Road. We also cover the places around Milton: Kingston (1 mile north-west), Fratton (1 mile north-west), Southsea (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north) and Copnor (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north).
What’s near Milton
Around Milton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Milton Arms, Mary Rose School and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Fratton station, about 0.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Eastney Beam Engine House (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). For a walk, there is Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.