Hampshire · London and the South East
Bighton Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Bighton, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Torn or sagging underlay
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
About our roof survey in Bighton
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. 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. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We’re often asked to look into loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Bighton, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Bighton (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Local roofs in Bighton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Historic houses like Hinton Ampner House, about 4.3 miles south, show how far back building around Bighton goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Anyone responsible for a site like Perins School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. If you are in Bighton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes Bighton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys 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). Further out, 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
Around Bighton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Three Horseshoes Public House. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Bighton includes Red Hill.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Bighton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
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Common questions in Bighton
Is Bighton within the area you cover?
Yes, Bighton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Bighton?
Yes, Bighton is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Bighton?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
How much does a roof survey cost in Bighton?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
What affects the price in Bighton
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bighton
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bighton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.