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Bitterne Manor Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Bitterne Manor from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Bitterne Manor
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you are worried about debris building up in roof valleys and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Bitterne Manor, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Bitterne Manor
Bitterne Manor lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Bitterne Manor Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. With South Stoneham House about 1.3 miles north, the area around Bitterne Manor has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bitterne Manor. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, large and small.
We survey roofs across SO18, SO17 and SO14 for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Ivy Road, North Road and South Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Around Bitterne Manor
We work in homes and buildings around Bitterne Park School, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park. Bitterne Manor has its own railway station: Bitterne station. Nearby you’ll also find Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). The countryside around Bitterne Manor includes Netley Common.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a survey in Bitterne Manor, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we are asked to look at in Bitterne Manor
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Shop and office owners around Marlands Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File the report with your home documents
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Common questions in Bitterne Manor
Is Bitterne Manor within the area you cover?
Yes, Bitterne Manor is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I let a flat near Bitterne station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Bitterne Manor?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
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Why act early in Bitterne Manor
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. In a smaller place like Bitterne Manor, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.