Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Priddy's Hard, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Priddy's Hard and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Priddy's Hard
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and loose ridge or hip tiles, across clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and flat roofs.
In a small place like Priddy's Hard, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Priddy's Hard (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Priddy's Hard homes and their roofs
Priddy's Hard lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Portsmouth Harbour station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like St Vincent College will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Priddy's Hard is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Priddy's Hard is one of the places in Hampshire where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO12. We offer roof surveys to properties on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Priddy's Hard, we cover Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (7 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 Priddy's Hard
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brune Park Community School, The Windsor Castle pub and Elson Junior School. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (1.6 miles east) and Search (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Priddy's Hard includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
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Priddy's Hard questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Priddy's Hard?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Priddy's Hard, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
How do I book a survey in Priddy's Hard?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
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.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Prices for roof surveys in Priddy's Hard
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
We look at the stack itself, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We will tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Priddy's Hard and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Why act early in Priddy's Hard
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a place like Priddy's Hard, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Priddy's Hard, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
When to book a survey in Priddy's Hard
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours