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Roof survey in Highfield, Southampton
Wondering about the roof at a property in Highfield? We carry out roof surveys in Highfield and across Southampton, with plain-English findings.
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Why act early in Highfield
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Around Highfield, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- PI and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof survey in Highfield: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. 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 frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Highfield drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Highfield is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Highfield questions
I let a flat near St Denys station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highfield?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
When will the report arrive?
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.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Highfield homes and their roofs
Highfield is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Historic houses like South Stoneham House, about 1.1 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Highfield goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near St Denys station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Highfield Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. From houses to flats and shops in Highfield, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Highfield is one of the places in Southampton we cover.
Every address in SO17, SO16 and SO14 is within our area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A3035, Highfield is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. If you’re just outside Highfield, we cover Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Highfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and The Cowherds Inn, among other places. The closest station to Highfield is St Denys station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.
What affects the price in Highfield
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.