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Flat roof survey in Bitterne Manor, Southampton
We carry out flat roof surveys in Bitterne Manor and the rest of Southampton. We survey seven days a week.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Why act early in Bitterne Manor
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. On a bungalow or cottage around Bitterne Manor, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Bitterne Manor
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
About our flat roof survey in Bitterne Manor
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We’re frequently asked to look into outlets that hold water back and cracked or split membrane, across upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
In a smaller place like Bitterne Manor, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Bitterne Manor is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Bitterne Manor, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys around Bitterne Manor
Bitterne Manor is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Bitterne Manor, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use. If you look after a building such as Bitterne Manor Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Bitterne Manor is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Southampton coverage includes Bitterne Manor and the places around it.
We work across the SO18, SO17 and SO14 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Ivy Road, North Road and South Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Bitterne Manor
In Bitterne Manor, that means homes and buildings near Bitterne Park School, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. Bitterne Manor has its own railway station: Bitterne station. A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bitterne Manor
Letting agents and landlords in Bitterne Manor book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Common roof problems in Bitterne Manor
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Problems we come across often include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Leaks around rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Standing water left after rain
South Stoneham House, about 1.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bitterne Manor. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Bitterne Manor: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bitterne Manor, 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.
Is Bitterne Manor within the area you cover?
Yes. Bitterne Manor is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How we price flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.