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Roof surveys in PO13
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across PO13, from Lee-on-the-Solent, Bridgemary and Rowner. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in PO13
Services in PO13
- New roof snagging
- Gutter survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Chimney survey
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Send the address and what’s prompted the survey and we’ll confirm the price: call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof survey in PO13: how it works
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, across natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings.
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Prices in PO13
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why customers in PO13 book us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in PO13, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Local landmarks in Lee-on-the-Solent
We work in homes and buildings around Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School, Baycroft School and Crofton School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver.
Homes and roofs across PO13
Across PO13, plenty of older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and their flashings and pointing need checking like any other part of the roof. Gutters, valleys and fixings come next.
Our area covers London and South East England, including PO13. London and the South East have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates. Near the coast in PO13, wind can be strong, which matters for drone flights, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind, so the weather on the day decides. Roofs there also face driving rain and salt air.
Lee-on-the-Solent: Landlords with a home close to Fareham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
What we’re asked to look at in PO13
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the price in PO13
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in PO13, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
PO13: your questions answered
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.