Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hoe Gate, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Hoe Gate, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Your questions about roof surveys in Hoe Gate
Is the coastal weather around Hoe Gate hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Hoe Gate is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Hoe Gate?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
About our roof survey in Hoe Gate
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you are worried about debris building up in roof valleys and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Hoe Gate (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hoe Gate
Other services in Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate homes and their roofs
Hoe Gate is within about 5 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 high wind or heavy rain. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newtown Soberton Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Portchester station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hoe Gate and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Near you in Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate’s nearest station is Portchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hoe Gate include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. For an older or listed building in a place like Hoe Gate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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 don’t climb up for a closer look.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Hoe Gate, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.