Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in North Fareham, Hampshire
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in North Fareham and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in North Fareham
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as North Fareham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- North Fareham (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
Do you need a landlord roof survey in North Fareham?
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
For landlords with property near Fareham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
Why it is worth a survey now in North Fareham
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Older and listed buildings around North Fareham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North Fareham
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in North Fareham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in North Fareham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Fareham station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like North Fareham?
Yes, North Fareham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
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.
Towns and villages near North Fareham
What else we do in North Fareham
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in North Fareham
The coast is about 2 miles or less from North Fareham, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harrison Primary 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 Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
North Fareham is about 1 mile north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Surveys in North Fareham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. North Fareham is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Landlord roof surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Wallington (1 mile south), Fareham Common (1 mile south), Crockerhill (1 mile north), Welborne (1 mile north-west) and Boarhunt (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in North Fareham
We work in homes and buildings around The Golden Lion Public House, Cams Hill School and Wykeham House School and the streets around them. The closest station to North Fareham is Fareham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.7 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1 mile south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere like North Fareham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.