Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Pilley Bailey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Pilley Bailey, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Around Pilley Bailey, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pilley Bailey
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. If you’ve noticed splits and cracks in the covering and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Pilley Bailey may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Pilley Bailey (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pilley Bailey
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Common questions in Pilley Bailey
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pilley Bailey?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Pilley Bailey?
Yes. Pilley Bailey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Flat and commercial roofs around Pilley Bailey
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Pilley Bailey, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Beaulieu Palace House, about 4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pilley Bailey. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Lymington Town station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. In Pilley Bailey, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Pilley Bailey, we cover Bull Hill (1 mile south-east), Pilley (1 mile south-west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Near you in Pilley Bailey
We work in homes and buildings around Southlands School and the streets around them. The closest station to Pilley Bailey is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.9 miles south. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Pilley Bailey, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Pilley Bailey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.