Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Fareham Common
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Fareham Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Around Fareham Common, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
About our roof survey in Fareham Common
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Fareham Common drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Fareham Common (PO16, PO14)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a smaller place like Fareham Common, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fareham Common
Fareham Common is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Wykeham House School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Fareham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. If you’re in Fareham Common, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Fareham Common and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the PO16 and PO14 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street, all of which we cover. Main roads around Fareham Common include the A32. We also cover the places around Fareham Common: Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Fareham Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Harrison Primary School, The Red Lion Hotel and Cams Hill School, among other places. The closest station to Fareham Common is Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Fareham Common questions
Is drone flying allowed in Fareham Common?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Solent Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Fareham Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fareham Common and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.