Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Forton, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Forton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. 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 for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Forton, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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About our roof survey in Forton
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on lead flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Forton drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Prices for roof surveys in Forton
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about past leaks
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Don’t 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.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Do you need a roof survey in Forton?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Catholic Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Roof surveys in Forton: local notes
Forton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Forton is about 3 miles from Solent Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Evangelist, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Shop and office owners around Tricorn Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Forton across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across PO12 and PO13 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Forton
In Forton, that means homes and buildings near The Trafalgar pub, Brune Park Community School and St Vincent College, among other places. Forton’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Your questions about roof surveys in Forton
Will you come out to Forton?
Yes, Forton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Forton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.