Hampshire · London and the South East
Warblington Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Warblington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Warblington: your questions answered
I let a flat near Warblington station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Warblington is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you cover Warblington for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Warblington.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a landlord roof survey works in Warblington
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you are worried about cracked or lifting flashings and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Warblington, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Warblington (PO9, PO11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Warblington
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- File each roof report for future reference
- Deal with urgent items first
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What we are asked to look at in Warblington
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
The streets around a church like St Thomas à Becket Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Warblington
Warblington lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 0.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Warblington goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Warblington station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Bosmere Junior School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Warblington is about 2 miles south-west of Emsworth, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Warblington, the roof can be surveyed. Warblington is one of the places in Hampshire we cover.
Every address in PO9 and PO11 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Langstone (1 mile west), Northney (1 mile south), Denvilles (1 mile north), North Hayling (1 mile south) and Stoke (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
What’s near Warblington
Around Warblington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Warblington School, Eames Farm and The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. Warblington’s nearest station is Warblington station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Warblington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks