Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Forest Corner
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Forest Corner, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- File the report with your home documents
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Forest Corner
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
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 often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Forest Corner (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Forest Corner
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Forest Corner
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Local roofs in Forest Corner
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. The wider area around Forest Corner has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 3.6 miles south. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Poulner Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
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. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BH24. We cover properties on Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill and the roads around them. We also 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).
What’s near Forest Corner
Typical jobs here are in homes near The London Tavern and Ringwood School Academy and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Signs you need a roof survey in Forest Corner
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. 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.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
What affects the price in Forest Corner
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
To get a price for roof surveys in Forest Corner, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Forest Corner questions
Do you cover Forest Corner?
Yes, Forest Corner is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Forest Corner as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Forest Corner?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.