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Roof Survey in Tapnage
Wondering about the roof at a property in Tapnage? You can book a roof survey in Tapnage and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tapnage
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Tapnage (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Tapnage, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Tapnage: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Swanwick station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Tapnage within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
Roof surveys in Tapnage: local notes
Tapnage lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Swanwick station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tapnage and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in PO17 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Tapnage
For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Swanwick Lakes.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
When to book a survey in Tapnage
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you look after a building like The Henry Cort Community College, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep the report with your property records
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.