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Flat roof survey in Highfield, Southampton
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Highfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat roof survey in Highfield: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber, and people most often book us about blocked or damaged outlets and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Highfield can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Highfield, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Highfield
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
Prices for flat roof surveys in Highfield
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for flat roof surveys in Highfield, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Flat roofs in Highfield
Highfield lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Historic houses like South Stoneham House, about 1.1 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Highfield goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Highfield means lost rooms as well as repairs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Marlands Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. Landlords with a home close to St Denys station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Whether the building in Highfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Southampton coverage includes Highfield and the places around it.
Flat roof surveys in SO17, SO16 and SO14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue. Being close to the A3035, Highfield is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Highfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and The Cowherds Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Highfield is St Denys station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Highfield, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
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FAQs for Highfield
Is the coastal weather around Highfield hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Highfield is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Highfield?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.