Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in North Fareham
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in North Fareham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Fareham
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, because nothing is binding yet. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. 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, natural slate and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked or leaking gutters and chimney mortar that has eroded.
For a small place like North Fareham, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when booking. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- North Fareham (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like North Fareham, 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 is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Useful tips for North Fareham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around North Fareham
North Fareham is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
North Fareham is about 1 mile north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in North Fareham can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. North Fareham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around North Fareham: Wallington (1 mile south), Fareham Common (1 mile south), Crockerhill (1 mile north), Welborne (1 mile north-west) and Boarhunt (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in North Fareham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Golden Lion Public House, Cams Hill School and Wykeham House School. North Fareham’s nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.7 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1 mile south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common questions in North Fareham
Is my home in North Fareham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in North Fareham?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as North Fareham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in North Fareham
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
For landlords with property near Fareham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and South East England have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.