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Roof survey in Purbrook Heath, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Purbrook Heath.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof survey in Purbrook Heath: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about loose chimney pots and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Some older homes in villages like Purbrook Heath are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Purbrook Heath (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Purbrook Heath
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Purbrook Heath, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Common questions in Purbrook Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Purbrook Heath?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Purbrook Heath hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
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. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Roof surveys in Purbrook Heath: local notes
Purbrook Heath lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. About 4.2 miles east lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Purbrook Heath has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For landlords with property near Cosham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take a building like Purbrook Junior School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. In Purbrook Heath, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Purbrook Heath and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO7. We offer roof surveys to properties on Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Purbrook Heath, we cover Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Purbrook Heath
Around Purbrook Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near George Inn and Purbrook Park School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
Why act early in Purbrook Heath
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Older and listed buildings around Purbrook Heath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Purbrook Heath
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
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