London and the South East
Roof Survey in Portsmouth
Covering 19 places across Portsmouth for roof surveys, with a written report and photos and surveys on weekdays and weekends.
Roof survey in every part of Portsmouth
Across Portsmouth, that means a roof condition survey for homes and buildings. Find your town in the lists below for local details. To book, call 07833 053749.
Largest places
How a roof survey works in Portsmouth
We survey roofs in Portsmouth and across London and South East England. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, on lead flashings, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys.
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
What affects the price in Portsmouth
For a price for your roof in Portsmouth, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Landmarks near Portsmouth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid, among other places. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (under half a mile west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Homes and roofs across Portsmouth
Portsmouth has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later.
Our area takes in slate-roofed London terraces, clay-tiled Weald houses, Essex weatherboarding and post-war new towns. Roofs in Portsmouth are part of that picture. Portsmouth includes coastal places, where roofs take more wind and salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Portsmouth: If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Wilfrid, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Fratton station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about past leaks
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What affects the price in Portsmouth
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Why roofs fail
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Common questions in Portsmouth
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
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. It is emailed to you.