Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Pilley
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Pilley, with photographs and a written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Landlord roof survey in Pilley
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at failed flashings at walls and chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Pilley are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Pilley (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Pilley property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
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.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Pilley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Pilley
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Also near Pilley
More services for Pilley
Pilley homes and their roofs
Pilley is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. About 4.4 miles north-east lies Beaulieu Palace House, a reminder of how long the area around Pilley has been built on. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Lymington Town station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Pilley and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in SO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include 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). Further out, 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 (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Near you in Pilley
We work in homes and buildings around Priestlands School, The Red Lion Inn and Southlands School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles south. A little further out are 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.
Common roof problems in Pilley
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Pilley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Common questions in Pilley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Pilley?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Pilley is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lymington Town station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
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.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.