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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bridgemary, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat around Bridgemary, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Common questions in Bridgemary
How do I find out if my home in Bridgemary is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Bridgemary?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Bridgemary is about 2 miles from Solent Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access isn’t possible, we note it in the report.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Bridgemary
A full home survey looks at the whole property, so the roof is one item among many. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We survey chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about flashings that have lifted or split and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Houses in smaller places like Bridgemary can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Bridgemary (PO13, PO12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why get it checked now?
Lots of buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Arranging work in a smaller place like Bridgemary is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
For a price for your roof in Bridgemary, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Bridgemary
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual one, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a flue needs testing, we’ll suggest who to ask.
Bridgemary homes and their roofs
Bridgemary is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Matthew's, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Bridgemary is about 1 mile north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Surveys in Bridgemary work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
Surveys in PO13 and PO12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Camp Road, Copse Lane and Agnew Road. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Rowner (1 mile north-west), Peel Common (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east), Crofton (1 mile west) and Gosport (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Around Bridgemary
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Green Dragon pub and Bridgemary School. Bridgemary’s nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Search (2.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
What affects the price in Bridgemary
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
When to book a survey in Bridgemary
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- A ridge or slope that dips
For landlords with property near Fareham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Homes around Bridgemary often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.