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Landlord roof survey in Redbridge, Southampton
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Redbridge. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
How a landlord roof survey works in Redbridge
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a village or hamlet like Redbridge, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Redbridge (SO40, SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Redbridge
What else we do in Redbridge
Landlord roof surveys around Redbridge
Redbridge is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. About 3.3 miles south-east lies Southampton Tudor House and Garden, a reminder of how long the area around Redbridge has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces such as St James' Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For businesses in and around places such as Marlands Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Redbridge is about 1 mile east of Totton, in Southampton. We visit Redbridge as part of our work across Southampton. Our area takes in places right across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Landlord roof surveys in SO40, SO16 and SO15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Mill Road, Test Lane and Tate Road, all of which we cover. Redbridge sits on or near the M271, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Redbridge, we cover Eling (1 mile south-west), Millbrook (1 mile east), Hillyfields (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile north-east) and Regents Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Redbridge
We work in homes and buildings around St James' Park, Ship Inn and Redbridge Community School. There’s a railway station in Redbridge itself: Redbridge station. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Eling Experience (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Redbridge, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Older and listed buildings around Redbridge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Redbridge
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common roof problems in Redbridge
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Problems we come across often include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Anyone responsible for a site like Redbridge Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Common questions in Redbridge
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Redbridge?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Redbridge is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Redbridge station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Is Redbridge in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Redbridge, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.