Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Highbridge, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Highbridge, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Questions from Highbridge
Can a landlord with a rental near Eastleigh station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is Highbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How long does the visit take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Highbridge
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Highbridge are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Highbridge (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Highbridge homes and their roofs
About 4.2 miles south-west lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Highbridge has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Highbridge is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Eastleigh station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We visit Highbridge as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO50 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Wardle Road and Highbridge Road and the roads around them. We also 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).
Near you in Highbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thornden School and Thornden School. The closest station to Highbridge is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). Not far away are Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Nearby places to Highbridge
What else we do in Highbridge
Why it is worth a survey now in Highbridge
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Highbridge
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What we are asked to look at in Highbridge
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Take a building like Colden Common Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Highbridge needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.