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Roof survey in Tipner, Portsmouth
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Tipner.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Roof survey in Tipner
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s 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. Common reasons to book are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate.
In a smaller place like Tipner, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Tipner (PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common roof problems in Tipner
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Shop and office owners around Tricorn Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof surveys in Tipner: local notes
Tipner lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you own a rental within reach of Portsmouth & Southsea station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stamshaw Infant Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. If you’re in Tipner, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Tipner is one of the towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover.
We survey roofs across the PO2 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Tipner is on the M275 and A2047, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Tipner: North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
What’s near Tipner
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Edmund's Catholic School, Mother Shipton pub and Mayfield School, among other places. Tipner’s nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south) and Portchester Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Other services in Tipner
Questions from Tipner
Can a landlord with a rental near Portsmouth & Southsea station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Tipner listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Tipner, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.