Hampshire · London and the South East
West Town Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in West Town. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Town
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Around West Town, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- West Town (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in West Town. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
West Town: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in West Town is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in West Town?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How do I book a survey in West Town?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Why act early in West Town
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. On a bungalow or cottage around West Town, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in West Town
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlord roof surveys around West Town
West Town lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For businesses in and around places like The Bridge Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Fratton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
West Town is about 1 mile west of South Hayling, in Hampshire. We cover West Town and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. West Town is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
All of PO11 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on West Lane, Beach Road and Bacon Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover South Hayling (1 mile east), Tourner Bury (1 mile east), Stoke (2 miles north), Tye (2 miles north-east) and North Hayling (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (7 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Around West Town
We work in homes and buildings around Newton House Hotel, The Hayling College and The Hayling College, among other places. West Town’s nearest station is Fratton station, about 3.8 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Eastney Beam Engine House (2.5 miles west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (4 miles west). Open spaces near West Town include The Kench.
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. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to West Town is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks