Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Boarhunt, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Boarhunt, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Boarhunt: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey natural slate, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and loose chimney pots.
In a village or hamlet like Boarhunt, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Places near Boarhunt
Other services in Boarhunt
Landlords, agents and block managers in Boarhunt
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
Local roofs in Boarhunt
Boarhunt lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fareham Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like Cams Hill School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Boarhunt. Boarhunt is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys.
We work across PO17 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Boarhunt, we cover Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Boarhunt
The nearest railway station is Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Boarhunt includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Common roof problems in Boarhunt
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
For landlords with property near Portchester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
Questions from Boarhunt
How do I find out if my home in Boarhunt is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Boarhunt?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Boarhunt, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Boarhunt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.