Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Pilley Bailey
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Pilley Bailey from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Older roofs in small places like Pilley Bailey can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Pilley Bailey
Snagging means finding the small faults and loose ends left at the end of a job. On a roof, snags are often at the edges and junctions, where the detailing is hardest. We check everything we can see safely and record what we find. Loose ridges, untidy verges, badly dressed flashings and leftover debris are typical snags. Common reasons to book are underlay not dressed into the gutter and gaps at new flashings, across new-build homes, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
For a small place like Pilley Bailey, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Pilley Bailey (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Pilley Bailey property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Tell your roofer the work will be inspected
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Put any issues to your roofer in writing
Keep the report with any warranty papers from your roofer. It’s a dated record of the roof at handover.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Common questions in Pilley Bailey
Will you come out to Pilley Bailey?
Yes, Pilley Bailey is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Pilley Bailey?
It can do. 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.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What do you check on a new roof?
We check the coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings, along with ventilation, gutters and the underlay at the eaves. We look for leftover debris and knock-on damage too.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
When to book a survey in Pilley Bailey
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
New roof snagging around Pilley Bailey
Pilley Bailey is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale. The wider area around Pilley Bailey has a long history of building, with Beaulieu Palace House about 4 miles north-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Saint Nicholas Chapel: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Pilley Bailey and the rest of Hampshire. Pilley Bailey is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We work across the SO41 postcode area for new roof snagging. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in 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).
Local landmarks 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. Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Boldre Foreshore.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.