Hampshire · London and the South East
Highbridge Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Highbridge. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Highbridge, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
About our flat roof survey in Highbridge
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits, cracks and crazing and raised blisters across the surface.
In a small place like Highbridge, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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
- Highbridge (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Highbridge
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roofs in Highbridge
Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Highbridge goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Eastleigh station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Highbridge and nearby. Highbridge is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for flat roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO50 is covered for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Wardle Road and Highbridge Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Lord's Wood (1 mile south-east), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Allbrook (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Hedge End (5 miles south).
What’s near Highbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thornden School and Thornden School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Nearby places to Highbridge
Also in Highbridge
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Highbridge: your questions answered
Is Highbridge in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Highbridge as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Highbridge is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
What we’re asked to look at in Highbridge
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
- Ponding water that does not drain away
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colden Common Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives