Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Gosport, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Gosport, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Gosport: local notes
Gosport lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near 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. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church like St Faith's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Gosport is in Hampshire. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Gosport. Our Hampshire coverage includes Gosport.
Surveys in PO12 and PO13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A32 and B3333, Gosport is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Gosport is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Landmarks near Gosport
We work in homes and buildings around St Vincent College, Brune Park Community School and Queen's Head pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Gosport is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Search (1.3 miles south-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Gosport: what you get
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. At that point you can still ask questions, while you are not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We’re often asked to look into standing water on a flat extension roof and damp timbers or stains in the loft, on gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
A good many homes in a town like Gosport have been extended over the years, and many of those additions have flat roofs. Where an extension roof meets the main house is a classic place for water to get in. For a home you are buying in Gosport, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Gosport (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Gosport
Other services in Gosport
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let us know your timetable
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, particularly where we have found patch repairs.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Parking in a town like Gosport is typically simple, but let us know if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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 check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Gosport: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Gosport is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Gosport?
It can do. Gosport is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Is Gosport in your area?
Yes. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Gosport, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Gosport?
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It is often found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlords with a home close to Portsmouth Harbour station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Gosport, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.