Portsmouth · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Fratton
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Fratton, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Fratton
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. We’re often asked to look into worn or blocked valleys and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, across lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space.
In a smaller place like Fratton, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails frequently corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Fratton
Can a landlord with a rental near Fratton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Fratton?
Yes, Fratton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Fratton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Local roofs in Fratton
Fratton is within about 2 miles 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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Fratton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Shop and office owners around The Bridge Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We visit Fratton as part of our work across Portsmouth. Across Portsmouth, we cover Fratton and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the PO1, PO4 and PO3 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, and we cover them all. With the A288 close by, Fratton is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fratton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Portsmouth Academy, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School. There’s a railway station in Fratton itself: Fratton station. A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile east) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fratton include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Also in Fratton
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fratton and across Portsmouth can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Fratton property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.