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Roof survey in North End, Portsmouth
Roof surveys across North End, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in North End: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, on the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like North End, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Homes in smaller places like North End can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in North End
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What else we do in North End
North End questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around North End, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
I let a flat near Hilsea station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
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.
Do you work in North End?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, North End included.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
What we’re asked to look at in North End
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
The streets around a church such as St. Mark’s are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about past leaks
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roof surveys around North End
North End lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Homes near green spaces like Alexandra Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Wherever you are in North End, we can come and survey your property. Across Portsmouth, we cover North End.
Here we cover the PO2 and PO1 postcode area for roof surveys. You will find streets such as Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around North End include the A2047. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Landmarks near North End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mayfield School, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. The closest station to North End is Hilsea station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a survey in North End, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in North End
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.