Hampshire · London and the South East
Little Posbrook Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Posbrook.
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Little Posbrook
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Little Posbrook, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Solent Airport is about 3 miles from Little Posbrook. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Little Posbrook is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Little Posbrook, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
All of PO14 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Titchfield (1 mile north), Abshot (1 mile north-west), Hill Head (1 mile south-east), Stubbington (1 mile south-east) and Titchfield Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (13 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-west).
Around Little Posbrook
We work in homes and buildings around Coach & Horses pub and Crofton School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Little Posbrook
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey is not a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. We’re often asked to look into damp timbers or stains in the loft and loose pots and cracked flaunching, on lead flashings and valleys, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Being in a small place like Little Posbrook makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Little Posbrook (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Little Posbrook can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- 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
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Little Posbrook, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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When to book a survey in Little Posbrook
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 we flag materials that might so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
Why it’s worth a survey now in Little Posbrook
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. In a place like Little Posbrook, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Little Posbrook, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Questions from Little Posbrook
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little Posbrook?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Little Posbrook?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Solent Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
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 is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.