Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ibsley, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Ibsley, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Ibsley
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. If you’re worried about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Ibsley, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Ibsley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Ibsley
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of St Martins, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Ibsley needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ibsley
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
What we cannot see
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:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ibsley
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Local roofs in Ibsley
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For any home in Ibsley, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Ibsley is in Hampshire. Ibsley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the BH24 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Mockbeggar Lane and Salisbury Road. If you are just outside Ibsley, we cover Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile south-east), Ellingham (1 mile south-west) and South Gorley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Around Ibsley
In Ibsley, that means homes and buildings near The Old Beams Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.9 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Ibsley questions
How do I find out if my home in Ibsley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Ibsley within the area you cover?
Yes. Ibsley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Keep the report with your property records
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.