Hampshire · London and the South East
Priddy's Hard Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Priddy's Hard. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Priddy's Hard
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are damp timbers or stains in the loft and chimney mortar that has eroded.
Somewhere as small as Priddy's Hard, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Priddy's Hard (PO12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Priddy's Hard, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Priddy's Hard, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Priddy's Hard
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
If you let a flat or house near Portsmouth Harbour 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
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover
Surveys for landlords and agents in Priddy's Hard
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know your exchange date when you book
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
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.
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Priddy's Hard questions
Is Priddy's Hard within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Priddy's Hard?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Why it is worth a survey now in Priddy's Hard
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. For older village homes like those around Priddy's Hard, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Priddy's Hard
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Priddy's Hard homes and their roofs
Priddy's Hard is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a proper look whether you are buying or signing off new work. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Roofs in Priddy's Hard get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of PO12 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Priddy's Hard
In Priddy's Hard, that means homes and buildings near Brune Park Community School, The Windsor Castle pub and Elson Junior School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (1.6 miles east) and Search (0.8 miles south). For a walk, there is West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.