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Roof survey in Bassett Green, Southampton
Independent roof surveys in Bassett Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
When to book a survey in Bassett Green
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
Roof survey in Bassett Green: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’re worried about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and debris building up in roof valleys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Bassett Green, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bassett Green
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bassett Green and across Southampton can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof surveys around Bassett Green
Bassett Green is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Swaythling station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. South Stoneham House, about 0.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bassett Green. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. We visit Bassett Green as part of our work across Southampton, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, large and small.
Roof surveys in SO16, SO17 and SO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the M27 close by, Bassett Green is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Around Bassett Green
In Bassett Green, that means homes and buildings near Riverside Park, The Brook pub and Cantell School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like Bassett Green, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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FAQs for Bassett Green
I let a flat near Swaythling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Bassett Green, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Bassett Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Bassett Green?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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What affects the price in Bassett Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Bassett Green
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Bassett Green, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)