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Sholing Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Sholing and the rest of Southampton. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Sholing
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included 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. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away and chimney stacks in poor repair.
In a smaller place like Sholing, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Sholing (SO19)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Sholing
Will you come out to Sholing?
Yes, Sholing is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Sholing hard on roofs?
It can do. Sholing is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.
How do I book a survey in Sholing?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Nearby places to Sholing
Also in Sholing
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Sholing homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sholing, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. About 2.2 miles west lies Medieval Merchant's House, a reminder of how long the area around Sholing has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Living close to Westwood Woodland Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Sholing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Sholing is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. In Sholing, as across Southampton, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Southampton coverage includes Sholing.
Here we cover the SO19 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Bay Road, Ashby Road and Loane Road, and we cover them all. Sholing sits on or near the A3025, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Sholing: Itchen (1 mile west), Thornhill (1 mile north-east), Bitterne (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile west) and Northam (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Sholing is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton.
What’s near Sholing
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub, Woolston School and Westwood Woodland Park. For rail, the closest station is Sholing station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (1.6 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to Sholing is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Why act early in Sholing
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. With lower homes, common in places like Sholing, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sholing
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.