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Pre-purchase roof survey in Catisfield, Hampshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Catisfield, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Catisfield
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp timbers or stains in the loft and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
Around Catisfield, you’ll mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Catisfield (PO15, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Useful tips for Catisfield property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know your timetable
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Questions from Catisfield
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Catisfield?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Catisfield is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
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Common roof problems in Catisfield
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Landlords with a home close to Fareham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. For a survey in Catisfield, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Catisfield
Catisfield is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Catisfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Catisfield and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Catisfield is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: PO15 and PO14. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Bradly Road and Harcourt Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Heathfield (1 mile east), Titchfield (1 mile west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-west), Funtley (2 miles north-east) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Around Catisfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fishermans Arms and The Henry Cort Community College, among other places. Catisfield’s nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Knowle Hospital (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park and Portsdown Hill.