Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Forton
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Forton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
What affects the price in Forton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Forton
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and damp timbers or stains in the loft.
Houses in smaller places like Forton can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Blocked gutters on homes around Forton overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A written report with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Forton
Forton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off 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 high wind or heavy rain. Solent Airport is about 3 miles from Forton. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Forton and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Here we cover the PO12 and PO13 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Around Forton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Trafalgar pub, Brune Park Community School and St Vincent College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Forton is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Forton
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
FAQs for Forton
How do I find out if my home in Forton is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Forton hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Is Forton in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Forton.
How do I book a survey in Forton?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Forton
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
For landlords with property near Portsmouth Harbour station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover