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Landlord Roof Survey in Peartree Green
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Peartree Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Peartree Green
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed cracked or lifting flashings and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Peartree Green, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Peartree Green (SO19, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Peartree Green
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Peartree Green, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. With Medieval Merchant's House about 1.3 miles west, Peartree Green sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ludlow Infant Academy will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Woolston station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Peartree Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Peartree Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Southampton.
Here we cover the SO19 and SO14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Sea Road, Hazel Road and Ailsa Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Itchen (1 mile south-east), Northam (1 mile north), St Mary's (1 mile west), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and Sholing (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (4 miles north-west) and Eling (5 miles west).
What’s near Peartree Green
We work in homes and buildings around Woolston School, Houndwell Park and Inspire Enterprise Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Peartree Green itself: Woolston station. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
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When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Why it’s worth a survey now in Peartree Green
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Arranging work in a smaller place like Peartree Green is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Peartree Green does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Common questions in Peartree Green
Is Peartree Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Peartree Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Woolston station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Common roof problems in Peartree Green
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
The streets around a church like Peartree Green United Reform Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is VAT included in the price?