Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Hillhead
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Hillhead, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Leaks around rooflights
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Hillhead needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a flat roof survey works in Hillhead
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Common reasons to book are outlets that hold water back and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Hillhead, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Hillhead (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hillhead
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. For an older or listed building in a place like Hillhead, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
For a price for your roof in Hillhead, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hillhead
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
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Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. Any we find are noted and photographed.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
When to book a survey in Hillhead
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
For landlords with property near Hamble station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
Flat and commercial roofs around Hillhead
Hillhead is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as St George, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Historic houses like Osborne House, about 4.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Hillhead goes. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Hillhead is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Bookings from Hillhead are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Hillhead is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Calshot (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Hillhead
For rail, the closest station is Hamble station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south) and Calshot Castle (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Hillhead include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hillhead
Is the coastal weather around Hillhead hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Hillhead is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Hillhead is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
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 the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you work in Hillhead?
Yes, we do. We carry out flat roof surveys in Hillhead, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.