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Flat roof survey in Privett, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys in Privett, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in Privett: what you get
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. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Typical surveys look at dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and outlets that hold water back, on mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Privett often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Privett (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Privett
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. In an older home around Privett, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Privett
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Privett
Is the coastal weather around Privett hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
How do I find out if my home in Privett is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Flat roof surveys in Privett: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Privett, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Within a mile and a half or so of Privett there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For landlords with property near Portsmouth Harbour station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Gomer Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For hotels and guest houses around Privett, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Privett, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the PO12 and PO13 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Privett, we cover Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Privett
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wiltshire Lamb pub, Bay House School and St Vincent College. The closest station to Privett is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Privett includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will usually ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Privett 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.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes