Hampshire · London and the South East
Pilley Bailey Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Pilley Bailey and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Pilley Bailey, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Pilley Bailey
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at damp or stains in top-floor flats and leaking joints at party walls, across shared roofs, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Pilley Bailey, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Pilley Bailey (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Pilley Bailey
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Pilley Bailey
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For landlords with property near Lymington Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pilley Bailey. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
FAQs for Pilley Bailey
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Pilley Bailey, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Pilley Bailey is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pilley Bailey?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Landlord roof surveys around Pilley Bailey
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Pilley Bailey, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. With Beaulieu Palace House about 4 miles north-east, Pilley Bailey sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Surveys in Pilley Bailey work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Pilley Bailey. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SO41 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Pilley Bailey include 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). 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 (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
What’s near Pilley Bailey
We work in homes and buildings around Southlands School, among other places. The closest station to Pilley Bailey is Lymington Town station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. 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.