Portsmouth · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in North End, Portsmouth
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in North End. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
North End: your questions answered
Will you come out to North End?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in North End 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in North End
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We are often asked to look into cracked or split membrane and gaps at upstands and abutments, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
Around North End, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in North End?
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Standing water left after rain
- Cracked or split membrane
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Shop and office owners around Tricorn Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Being in a smaller place like North End does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Flat roofs in North End
North End is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Mark’s, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a building such as Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From houses to flats and shops in North End, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. North End is one of the places in Portsmouth we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO2 and PO1. Streets in the area include Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road, all of which we cover. North End is on the A2047, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside North End, we cover Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
What’s near North End
We work in homes and buildings around Mayfield School, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. The closest station to North End is Hilsea station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near North End include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Around North End, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in North End
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.