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Roof Survey in Landport
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Landport.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Landport
Our roof surveys cover Landport and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Around Landport, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. 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 the ground.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Landport (PO1, PO2, PO5)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Landport
Landport homes and their roofs
Landport is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you live near a park such as Alexandra Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Landport is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. In Landport, as across Portsmouth, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the PO1, PO2 and PO5 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Lake Road, Watts Road and Alfred Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Landport include Portsmouth (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile east) and North End (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Around Landport
In Landport, that means homes and buildings near The Painters Arms, St Edmund's Catholic School and Alexandra Park. Landport has its own railway station: Portsmouth & Southsea station. A little further out are Royal Portsmouth Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. A visit to Landport is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Landport
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
What affects the price in Landport
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about past leaks
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Why act early in Landport
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Landport, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landport questions
Is Landport within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Portsmouth & Southsea station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, 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 we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.