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Flat roof survey in Ossemsley, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys in Ossemsley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets that hold water back
About our flat roof survey in Ossemsley
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We’re often asked to look into pools of water lying on the roof and blisters and bubbles in the covering, on felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Ossemsley take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Ossemsley (BH25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Ossemsley
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Cracked or split membrane
If you live in an older home near St John, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Ossemsley
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Flat roofs in Ossemsley
Ossemsley lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. The wider area around Ossemsley has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 3.4 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near New Milton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building like Ballard School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Ossemsley, we can come and survey your property. Ossemsley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in BH25 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Ossemsley: Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ossemsley
In Ossemsley, that means homes and buildings near The Arnewood School and The Rising Sun pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is New Milton station, about 1.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). For a walk, there is Milford on Sea LNR.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Ossemsley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Also in Ossemsley
Ossemsley questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ossemsley, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Ossemsley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.