Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Pilley
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Pilley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Standing water left after rain
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
About our flat roof survey in Pilley
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you are worried about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and loose or cracked edge trims, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Pilley may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Pilley (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Pilley
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Pilley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Pilley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Pilley
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and letting agents in Pilley book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
FAQs for Pilley
Is Pilley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Pilley 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.
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. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I book a survey in Pilley?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Flat roof surveys around Pilley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Pilley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pilley. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. If you look after a building such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Lymington Town station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Pilley as part of our work across London and the South East. Pilley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Pilley, we cover Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) and Boldre (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
What’s near Pilley
Around Pilley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Priestlands School, The Red Lion Inn and Southlands School and the streets around them. The closest station to Pilley is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Pilley includes Boldre Foreshore.
Useful tips for Pilley property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Book a survey every few years
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.