Hampshire · London and the South East
Priddy's Hard Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Priddy's Hard? We carry out flat roof surveys in Priddy's Hard and across Hampshire.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
Priddy's Hard: your questions answered
Is Priddy's Hard within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Priddy's Hard?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
About our flat roof survey in Priddy's Hard
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Common reasons to book are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and water getting in at rooflights, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Priddy's Hard, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Priddy's Hard (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Priddy's Hard
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Priddy's Hard, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Hotels and guest houses near Priddy's Hard cannot easily close rooms for a leak.
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Priddy's Hard for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
Here we cover the PO12 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Priddy's Hard
In Priddy's Hard, that means homes and buildings near Brune Park Community School, The Windsor Castle pub and Elson Junior School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Tricorn Centre (1.6 miles east) and Search (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Priddy's Hard
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Priddy's Hard, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs