Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Privett, Hampshire
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Privett and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Privett
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it does not replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed gutters choked with leaves and moss and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Smaller places like Privett frequently have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Privett or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Privett (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Privett
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The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a smaller place like Privett, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Privett: your questions answered
Will you come out to Privett?
Yes. Privett is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Privett is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photographs. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
What we are asked to look at in Privett
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. They’re part of what we look at.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
If you own a rental within reach of Portsmouth Harbour station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long the report takes to arrive
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Privett: local notes
Privett is within about 1 mile 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Take an older house close to St Faith's Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Privett and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Privett and the places around it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in PO12 and PO13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road. If you’re just outside Privett, we cover Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Privett
In Privett, that means homes and buildings near Wiltshire Lamb pub, Bay House School and St Vincent College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Privett includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays and at weekends, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. With lower homes, common in places like Privett, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.