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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Highbridge
A careful look at the roof at your property in Highbridge, with photos and a written report.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Highbridge
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. If you’re worried about damp timbers or stains in the loft and a ridge or slope that dips, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Highbridge, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Highbridge (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Highbridge
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highbridge?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Highbridge within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How long does the survey visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Highbridge often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Useful tips for Highbridge property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A leaning stack, cracked flaunching or crumbling pointing can all need work. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we are asked to look at in Highbridge
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Eastleigh station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Buying a home or a new roof in Highbridge
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. The wider area around Highbridge has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 4.2 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We visit Highbridge as part of our work across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO50 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Wardle Road and Highbridge Road. If you are just outside Highbridge, we cover 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).
Around Highbridge
In Highbridge, that means homes and buildings near Thornden School and Thornden School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Eastleigh station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.