Hampshire · London and the South East
Poulner Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Poulner, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof surveys around Poulner
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Poulner Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Poulner is about 1 mile north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. In Poulner, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Poulner is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Oak Lane, Link Road and Croft Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ringwood (1 mile south-west), Hightown (1 mile south), Hangersley (1 mile north-east), Blashford (1 mile north-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (14 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Poulner
We work in homes and buildings around Ringwood School Academy and White Hart Public House. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Roof survey in Poulner: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check 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 is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most often book us about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and standing water on a flat roof.
Houses in smaller places like Poulner can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Poulner (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Poulner doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Poulner
Is Poulner in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Poulner?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Poulner?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Signs you need a roof survey in Poulner
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 isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Poulner. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
Useful tips for Poulner property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Keep the report with your property records
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.