- Guide price
- £130–£390
- Repair price
- Confirmed once the leak or damage is found
- Condition survey report
- £170–£330
- Coverage
- England, Wales, Scotland, NI
Hampshire at a glance
- Largest towns
- Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport
- Postcode areas
- BH, GU, PO, RG, SO, SP
- Building control
- Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and 10 other councils
- Neighbouring areas
- Isle of Wight · Berkshire · West Sussex · Surrey
- Guide price region
- South East (+10% on West Midlands rates)
How much does a new roof edge or outlet cost in Hampshire?
Guide prices including VAT at South East rates. We confirm the price once we've traced the leak or seen the damage.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Outlet or drainage repair | £130–£390 |
| Localised patch repair | £170–£550 |
| Upstand or flashing repair | £280–£720 |
| Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit | £200–£500 |
| Condition survey and leak investigation | £170–£330 |
Which flat roofs are common in Hampshire?
Flat roofs in Hampshire sit on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches, newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced and low-rise post-war blocks of flats. Much of the South East sits in the drier Thames catchment at roughly 730 mm of rain a year, so the usual failures are at joints, upstands and outlets rather than from sheer volume of rain. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. Renovated roofs over heated rooms are insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's feasible, and new extension roofs are built to 0.15 W/m²K. In Hampshire the application goes to Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and 10 other councils. More on the rules.
How long do flat roof trims and outlets last?
Properly fixed GRP or aluminium trims and well-installed outlets should last about as long as the waterproofing they are part of. What shortens their life is poor fixing, movement in a rotten deck edge and blockages that are never cleared.
A quick check of outlets and gutters each autumn, and again after storms, prevents most drainage problems. Look for leaves and silt in outlets, gutters pulling away from the fascia, trims that have lifted or split at joints and staining on the wall below the edge. The maintenance guide lists what to check and when. Only check what you can see safely from the ground, a window or a ladder at the edge, and never walk on a roof that isn't designed for it.
Should I fix the edges and drainage or replace the whole roof?
Fix the edges and drainage on their own if the covering is in good condition and the deck is sound. If the covering is near the end of its life or the falls need correcting across the whole roof, it is usually better value to do everything together as part of a replacement.
Trims and outlets are bonded into the waterproofing, so replacing them means cutting into the covering around the edge. On a roof with plenty of life left, that is a worthwhile repair. On an old, brittle covering, the new detail can end up stronger than the roof around it, and correcting falls means taking the covering off anyway. Our repair or replace guide sets out how to decide.
Which towns in Hampshire do we cover?
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
- Alton
- Emsworth
- Hedge End
- Romsey
- Hayling Island
- Tadley
Edge trims, outlets and drainage in Hampshire: questions
Which towns in Hampshire do you cover?
All of Hampshire. The main towns have their own pages below, and if yours isn't listed we still cover it: send your postcode and we'll confirm.
How much does a new roof edge or outlet cost in Hampshire?
£130–£390 for an outlet or drainage repair, at South East guide rates including VAT. We confirm the price once we've traced the leak or seen the damage.
Which council handles building control for a flat roof in Hampshire?
It depends on where the roof is: in Hampshire that's Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and 10 other councils. Replacing more than half of a roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so it is insulated to current standards and notified to building control. We confirm which applies at the survey.
Is some standing water on a flat roof normal?
A thin film that clears within a day or two of rain is common and usually harmless. Deeper water that lingers for days points to poor falls, a sagging deck or a blocked outlet and should be looked at.
How often should flat roof outlets be cleared?
At least once a year, ideally in autumn after the leaves fall, and more often for roofs under trees. A quick check after heavy storms is also worthwhile.
Can a flat roof be re-laid with better falls?
Yes, as part of a replacement. Falls are corrected with tapered firring pieces under a new deck or with tapered insulation in a warm roof build-up.
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