Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Southwick, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Southwick.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Southwick: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the roof space where there is safe access. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Southwick, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Southwick (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Southwick: your questions answered
Is Southwick within the area you cover?
Yes, Southwick is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Southwick is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Also near Southwick
What else we do in Southwick
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlord roof surveys in Southwick: local notes
Southwick lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you look after a building like King Richard School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Portchester station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We visit Southwick as part of our work across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
We cover every part of the PO17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Southwick include Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Southwick
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion Inn, among other places. The closest station to Southwick is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a small place like Southwick, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Southwick often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Southwick
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs