Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Soberton Heath
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Soberton Heath, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Landlord roof survey in Soberton Heath: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a report with photographs to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and shared roofs, and people most often book us about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and flashings that have come away.
Older buildings in small places like Soberton Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Soberton Heath (SO32, PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Soberton Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Soberton Heath?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Soberton Heath?
Yes. Soberton Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Soberton Heath
If your home is older, it is 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newtown Soberton Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Soberton Heath can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Soberton Heath is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across the SO32 and PO17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Near you in Soberton Heath
In Soberton Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Bold Forester Public House, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Soberton Heath include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Soberton Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a small place like Soberton Heath, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Soberton Heath
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
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Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
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.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks