Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in New Forest, Hampshire
Roof surveys in New Forest from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in New Forest
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Older buildings in small places like New Forest may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- New Forest (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Leave roof access to professionals
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around New Forest can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Local roofs in New Forest
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. In and around New Forest, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
New Forest is in Hampshire. Bookings from New Forest are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. New Forest is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SP6. Whether your property is on Sillens Lane and Townsend Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside New Forest, we cover Martin (1 mile north-east), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Landmarks near New Forest
Well-known places in the area include Cranborne Castle Hill (4.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Western Downs.
Questions from New Forest
Do you cover New Forest?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and New Forest is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like New Forest?
Yes, New Forest is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. For older village homes like those around New Forest, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in New Forest
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in New Forest. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Also near New Forest
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What a roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space