Portsmouth · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Rudmore, Portsmouth
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Rudmore, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Rudmore
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are loose pots and cracked flaunching and old water stains in the roof space.
Smaller places like Rudmore often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you’re buying in Rudmore or checking a new roof there. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask for loft access on the day
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions.
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.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Rudmore
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and the South East. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Gutters and parapets
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a central valley gutter. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Buying a home or a new roof in Rudmore
Rudmore 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’re buying or signing off new work. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Portsmouth & Southsea station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Roofs in Rudmore get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Portsmouth. Across Portsmouth, we cover Rudmore.
Here we cover the PO2 and PO1 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road, all of which we cover. You will find Rudmore on the M275 and A2047, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
Around Rudmore
We work in homes and buildings around Alexandra Park, The Admiral Drake pub and Mayfield School, among other places. Rudmore’s nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Also in Rudmore
Rudmore: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rudmore?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Rudmore is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rudmore?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Rudmore?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Rudmore, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- 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 the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Rudmore?
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Whatever the street in Rudmore, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours