Portsmouth · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Paulsgrove, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Paulsgrove: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Paulsgrove and across London and the South East. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains reported by tenants and worn ridges, hips and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Paulsgrove, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Paulsgrove
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Landlord roof surveys in Paulsgrove: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Paulsgrove, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 check with the council.
If you live near a park such as Alexandra Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Landlords with a home close to Cosham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Beacon View Primary Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Surveys in Paulsgrove work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Paulsgrove is one of the places in Portsmouth where we work.
Every address in PO6 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Paulsgrove include the M27 and A27. If you’re just outside Paulsgrove, we cover Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Paulsgrove
Typical jobs here are in homes near Alexandra Park, The Sir Alec Rose pub and Castle View Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Paulsgrove includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
Paulsgrove: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cosham station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Paulsgrove?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Paulsgrove
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
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 use the contact form when you are ready.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like Paulsgrove is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. With lower homes, common in places like Paulsgrove, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photos
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