Hampshire · London and the South East
Bighton Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Bighton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
How a landlord roof survey works in Bighton
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or loose roof coverings and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Bighton may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Bighton (SO24)
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Bighton
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
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 ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Other services in Bighton
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bighton
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bighton. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Bighton, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Bighton: your questions answered
Is Bighton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Bighton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bighton
About 4.3 miles south lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Bighton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Perins School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. If you are in Bighton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Bighton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Bighton include Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Bighton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Three Horseshoes Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Red Hill.