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Pre-purchase roof survey in Funtley, Hampshire
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Funtley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Funtley homes and their roofs
Funtley is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Francis, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Funtley is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO15, PO17 and PO16 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue. If you’re just outside Funtley, we cover Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Around Funtley
We work in homes and buildings around The Henry Cort Community College and The Miners Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Funtley includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Funtley
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs often passed on through the service charge. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. Typical surveys look at a ridge or slope that dips and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, on gutters and downpipes, lead flashings and valleys and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Funtley are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Funtley (PO15, PO17, PO16)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Funtley questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Funtley?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Funtley listed or in a conservation area?
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.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Do you work in Funtley?
Yes. We survey roofs in Funtley and the rest of Hampshire. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Funtley?
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
If you own a rental within reach of Fareham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Older cottages and farmhouses around Funtley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Funtley, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Funtley
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Funtley and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.