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Roof surveys in PO2
We cover every part of the PO2 postcode district, including Hilsea, Rudmore and North End. Every survey comes with a written report and photos, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
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Our services across PO2
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Drone roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Gutter survey
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Let us know the address and the type of roof so we can match the survey to the roof: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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About roof surveys in PO2
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Prices in PO2
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What’s near Hilsea
Around Hilsea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Coach and Horses pub, St Francis' Church and Gatcombe Park Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east), Trafalgar School (less than half a mile north-west) and Alexandra Park (0.6 miles south-west). The closest station to Hilsea is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Homes and roofs across PO2
From Landport, Hilsea and Wymering to smaller places, people across PO2 use a roof survey to plan ahead. Small faults, caught early, are far easier to deal with.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in PO2. Where permission is needed, the flight waits for it. Some of PO2 sits close to the sea, so the weather on the day matters more for drone flights and roof access. If conditions are not right, the visit moves to a calmer day.
Hilsea: If you live near a park like Alexandra Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church like St Francis' Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
Surveys for landlords and agents in PO2
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.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Prices for roof surveys in PO2
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we are asked to look at in PO2
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Your questions about roof surveys in PO2
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
How long does the visit take?
It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How do I arrange a roof survey in PO2?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.