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Landlord roof survey in Netley, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys in Netley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Netley
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Typical surveys look at worn ridges, hips and verges and flashings that have come away, across flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats.
In a smaller place like Netley, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Netley (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Blocked gutters on homes around Netley overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Netley
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photographs and a written report every time
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Towns and villages near Netley
What else we do in Netley
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Netley is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Netley
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Netley, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you run a business near Westquay, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Trees in and around Westwood Woodland Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you look after a building such as Netley Abbey Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Netley is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Netley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
All of SO31 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, The Crescent and Hunt Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Netley include Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hound (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Lowford (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east) and Totton (8 miles west).
Around Netley
In Netley, that means homes and buildings near Grove Park Business and Enterprise College, Westwood Woodland Park and The Hamble School and the streets around them. Netley has its own railway station: Netley station. Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.5 miles east) and Coldeast (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Netley includes Mercury Marshes.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Netley questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Netley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is the coastal weather around Netley hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Netley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.