Hampshire · London and the South East
Soake Landlord Roof Survey
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Soake and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in Soake
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We’re often asked to look into gutters overflowing onto walls and damp or stains in top-floor flats, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Soake may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Soake (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Soake
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you look after a building like Denmead Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
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What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Soake can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Soake, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Landlord roof surveys in Soake: local notes
Soake lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Bedhampton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Soake, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO7 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Soake Road and Hambledon Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Soake: Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Soake
In Soake, that means homes and buildings near The Mead End pub and The Cowplain School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Soake questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Bedhampton station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is the coastal weather around Soake hard on roofs?
It can do. Soake is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Soake
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Outbuildings and barns around Soake are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.