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Tipner Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Tipner, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tipner
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking joints at party walls and leaks into upper flats.
Around Tipner, 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, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Tipner (PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like Tipner doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we are asked to look at in Tipner
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
For landlords with property near Portsmouth & Southsea station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord roof surveys in Tipner: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tipner, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For businesses in and around places such as Tricorn Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Living close to Alexandra Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in Tipner, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our Portsmouth coverage includes Tipner and the places around it.
All of PO2 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road. With the M275 and A2047 close by, Tipner is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Around Tipner
In Tipner, that means homes and buildings near St Edmund's Catholic School, Mother Shipton pub and Mayfield School and the streets around them. Tipner’s nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
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Why act early in Tipner
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In an older home around Tipner, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Questions from Tipner
Is the coastal weather around Tipner hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Is my home in Tipner listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you cover Tipner for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Tipner and the rest of Portsmouth. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
What affects the price in Tipner
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Tipner, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.