Hampshire · London and the South East
Forest Corner Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Forest Corner. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
About our landlord roof survey in Forest Corner
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
Older buildings in small places like Forest Corner may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Forest Corner (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Forest Corner: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Forest Corner. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Poulner Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St John the Baptist, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. If you’re in Forest Corner, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Forest Corner is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for Southampton.
All of BH24 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Forest Corner include 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Near you in Forest Corner
In Forest Corner, that means homes and buildings near The London Tavern and Ringwood School Academy, among other places. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Corner includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Forest Corner
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Forest Corner, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
What else we do in Forest Corner
Questions from Forest Corner
Will you come out to Forest Corner?
Yes, Forest Corner is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Forest Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Forest Corner
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats