A historic core surrounded by later growth
The Georgian and Victorian buildings near West Street and the town centre often have slate roofs, in contrast to the concrete and clay tile roofs typical of the estates built around Fareham through the later 20th century.
Proximity to the harbour
Fareham sits at the head of Portsmouth Harbour, and homes closer to the water can pick up a similar pattern of salt-air algae staining to those in Gosport and Portchester, on top of ordinary moss growth.
Local authority
Fareham Borough Council is the local authority covering the town.
Frequently asked questions
Do the older buildings in Fareham town centre need special care?+
Slate roofs on older buildings usually suit a gentler soft-wash method — worth asking the installer which approach they'd use if your home is in the historic part of town.
Is planning permission needed to clean a roof in Fareham's conservation area?+
A straightforward clean doesn't usually need permission, but check with Fareham Borough Council if your property is listed or the work goes beyond a routine wash.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Portsmouth City Council – Planning and Building Control — Planning and building control guidance for Portsmouth, including Tipner and the rest of Portsea Island.
- Havant Borough Council – Planning Services — Planning services covering Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth, Purbrook, Langstone, Warblington and Hayling Island.
- Fareham Borough Council – Planning — Planning information for Fareham, Stubbington and Funtley.
- Winchester City Council – Do I Need Planning Permission — Guidance for Southwick, Denmead and North Boarhunt, which fall within the City of Winchester district.
- Gosport Borough Council – Planning — Planning information for Gosport.
- Health and Safety Executive – Working at Height — Official guidance on the safety rules that apply to any work at height, including roof work.