Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Privett, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Privett, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Landlord roof survey in Privett
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too 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. Typical surveys look at damaged pots and flaunching and leaking joints at party walls, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Around Privett, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s 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 the ground.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Privett (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in Privett, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Privett, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Why act early in Privett
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Blocked gutters on homes around Privett overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Privett
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Landlord and commercial surveys in Privett
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Privett
Will you come out to Privett?
Yes, Privett 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.
Is the coastal weather around Privett hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
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 a few details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Privett
Privett is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Gomer Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For landlords with property near Portsmouth Harbour station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Privett and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: PO12 and PO13. That includes homes and businesses on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Privett, we cover Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Around Privett
We work in homes and buildings around Wiltshire Lamb pub, Bay House School and St Vincent College, among other places. Privett’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
When to book a survey in Privett
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, as far as can be seen.
Look out for signs like these:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Faith's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Which limits apply to the survey