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Landlord roof survey in Weston, Southampton
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Weston from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Weston
Weston is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. About 1.8 miles north-west lies Medieval Merchant's House, a reminder of how long the area around Weston has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Westwood Woodland Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Weston Shore Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Weston is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Southampton. Surveys in Weston work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Weston is one of the towns and villages in Southampton we cover for landlord roof surveys.
Surveys in SO19 and SO31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Swift Road, Scott Road and Weston Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Woolston (1 mile north-west), Netley (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Midanbury (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north) and Harefield (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Weston
In Weston, that means homes and buildings near Westwood Woodland Park, Woolston School and Chamberlayne College for the Arts and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sholing station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.6 miles north-west) and Westquay (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
How a landlord roof survey works in Weston
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and damaged pots and flaunching, across shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Around Weston, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Weston (SO19, SO31)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Towns and villages near Weston
What else we do in Weston
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Weston, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Weston: your questions answered
Will you come out to Weston?
Yes, Weston is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sholing station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.