Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof surveys in PO12
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across PO12, covering Gosport, Forton and Elson. Prices from £150 including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within PO12
What we do in PO12
- Gutter survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof leak investigation
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Drone roof survey
- Chimney survey
- All services
Let us know the address and the type of roof so we can match the survey to the roof: call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Our roof survey service in PO12
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s near Gosport
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brune Park Community School, Brockhurst Primary School and St Vincent College. Also close by are St Faith's Church (0.5 miles south-east) and Queen's Head pub (within half a mile north-west). Gosport’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Search (1.3 miles south-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across PO12
From Gosport, Forton and Portsea to its smaller places, buildings across PO12 have roofs of every age. The usual weak points are fixings, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
We survey roofs across London and South East England, and PO12 is part of that. Housing here runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to post-war new towns and modern estates. Coastal parts of PO12 can be windy, which matters for drone flights, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, so the weather on the day decides. Driving rain and salt air are hard on roofs there too.
Gosport: For an older house near a landmark such as St Faith's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Prices for roof surveys in PO12
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
Landlord and commercial surveys in PO12
Landlords, agents and building managers in PO12 and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common questions in PO12
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Do you work in PO12?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, PO12 included.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Report times depend on the package.