Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in New Milton, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in New Milton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
Why act early in New Milton
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. In an older home around New Milton, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Milton
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or blocked valleys and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
Trees around homes in smaller places like New Milton drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- New Milton (BH25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around New Milton, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
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. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
FAQs for New Milton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in New Milton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is New Milton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Local roofs in New Milton
New Milton is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as The Arnewood School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. With Highcliffe Castle about 2.7 miles south-west, the area around New Milton has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Magdalene, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
New Milton is in Hampshire. Anywhere in New Milton, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. New Milton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the BH25 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Worthy Road and Whitefield Road. You’ll find New Milton on the A337 and B3055, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Ashley (1 mile north-east), Barton on Sea (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile north), Ossemsley (2 miles north) and Hordle (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in New Milton
Around New Milton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Centre pub and New Milton Junior School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in New Milton itself: New Milton station. Nearby you’ll also find Highcliffe Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.