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Landlord roof survey in Portchester, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys in Portchester from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord and commercial surveys in Portchester
Landlords and letting agents in Portchester book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlord roof survey in Portchester
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’re worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Portchester drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Portchester (PO16, PO6, PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What affects the price in Portchester
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Portchester
How do I find out if my home in Portchester is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Portchester hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Portchester is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How do I book a survey in Portchester?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Portchester
Portchester is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like Castle Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Portchester and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Portchester is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Landlord roof surveys in PO16, PO6 and PO17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Portchester
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Portchester Community School and The Cormorant pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Portchester is Portchester station, about 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Portchester Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Portchester includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Portchester doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful 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’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes