Hampshire · London and the South East
Park Gate Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Park Gate. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Park Gate
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, natural slate and the roof space alike.
For a small place like Park Gate, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Park Gate (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Park Gate
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
For landlords with property near Swanwick station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
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 between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Park Gate needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Park Gate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
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.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Park Gate
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 around your tenants.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Park Gate
Park Gate is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Margaret Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. In Park Gate, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: SO31. Whether your property is on Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Around Park Gate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brookfield Community School and Language College, among other places. There’s a railway station in Park Gate itself: Swanwick station. Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
FAQs for Park Gate
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Park Gate?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Park Gate?
Yes, Park Gate is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
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 I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.