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Rudmore Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Rudmore from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
About our landlord roof survey in Rudmore
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and converted houses, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof.
Around Rudmore, 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. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. 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 is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Rudmore
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What else we do in Rudmore
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rudmore
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Common questions in Rudmore
Is Rudmore within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I let a flat near Portsmouth & Southsea station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Arranging work in a smaller place like Rudmore is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Rudmore
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Rudmore, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. 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 loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlord roof surveys around Rudmore
Rudmore lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Homes near green spaces such as Alexandra Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as The Flying Bull Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Tricorn Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Wherever you are in Rudmore, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Rudmore is one of the places in Portsmouth where we work for landlord roof surveys.
We cover every part of PO2 and PO1 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road and the roads around them. Rudmore sits on or near the M275 and A2047. Close by, we survey roofs in North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
What’s near Rudmore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Alexandra Park, The Admiral Drake pub and Mayfield School, among other places. Rudmore’s nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.