Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Forest Corner, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Forest Corner.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Forest Corner often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Flat roof survey in Forest Corner: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. If you’ve noticed outlets choked with leaves and silt and splits and cracks in the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Forest Corner, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Forest Corner (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Forest Corner
Do you need a flat roof survey in Forest Corner?
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Poulner Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Why act early in Forest Corner
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. Older and listed buildings around Forest Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Common questions in Forest Corner
How do I find out if my home in Forest Corner is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Forest Corner?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Forest Corner is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Flat roofs in Forest Corner
The wider area around Forest Corner has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 3.6 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
The streets around a church such as St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Bookings from Forest Corner are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Forest Corner. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: BH24. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Forest Corner, we cover Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Around Forest Corner
We work in homes and buildings around The London Tavern and Ringwood School Academy, among other places. Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photos.