Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Highcliffe
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Highcliffe. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Roof survey in Highcliffe
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Houses in smaller places like Highcliffe can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Highcliffe (SO23, SO21, SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Highcliffe
What else we do in Highcliffe
Common roof problems in Highcliffe
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Highcliffe
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Homes near green spaces such as St. Cross Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Highcliffe is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Highcliffe and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SO23, SO21 and SO20. Whether your property is on Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Highcliffe include the M3 and A31, which makes travel easy. We also cover Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Highcliffe
Typical jobs here are in homes near St. Cross Park, Leigh House Hospital and Heart in Hand pub, among other places. The closest station to Highcliffe is Winchester station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (within half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (less than half a mile west). Not far away are Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Parking around Highcliffe is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Highcliffe questions
Do you cover smaller places like Highcliffe?
Yes, Highcliffe is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Winchester station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Why get it checked now?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. On a bungalow or cottage around Highcliffe, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Highcliffe
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.