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Landlord roof survey in Portsmouth Point, Portsmouth
Need a landlord roof survey in Portsmouth Point? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Portsmouth Point
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Portsmouth Point?
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 Portsmouth Point is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Can a landlord with a rental near Portsmouth Harbour 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.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Landlord roof survey in Portsmouth Point: what you get
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at parapets and upstands in poor repair and blocked gutters over flats, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses.
Around Portsmouth Point, 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. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Portsmouth Point
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Portsmouth Harbour station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Local roofs in Portsmouth Point
Portsmouth Point 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Portsmouth Garrison church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For businesses in and around places like Tricorn Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Portsmouth Point can all book landlord roof surveys. Across Portsmouth, we cover Portsmouth Point.
Surveys in PO1, PO5 and PO12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Portsmouth Point
Around Portsmouth Point, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Charter Academy, Portsmouth Grammar School and Bridge Tavern and the streets around them. Portsmouth Point has its own railway station: Portsmouth Harbour station. Nearby you will also find Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east) and Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Portsmouth Point, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
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 Portsmouth Point
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Portsmouth Point, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses