Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof surveys in SO41
We cover every part of the SO41 postcode district, which takes in Lymington, Milford on Sea and Hordle. You get a written report with photos after every survey, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Where we work in SO41
- Lymington
- Milford on Sea
- Hordle
- Pennington
- Sway
- Everton
- Pilley
- Tiptoe
- Boldre
- Norleywood
- Portmore
- Sandy Down
- East End
- Keyhaven
- Lymore
- Mead End
- Mount Pleasant
- Walhampton
- Bull Hill
- Downton
- Battramsley
- Leagreen
- Lower Pennington
- Pilley Bailey
- Warborne
- Ashley
Services in SO41
- Electronic leak detection
- Landlord roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Chimney survey
- All services
Let us know the address and the type of roof so we can match the survey to the roof: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Roof survey in SO41: how it works
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where there is safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We are often asked to look into slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, across flat roofs, natural slate and chimney stacks.
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photographs and a written report every time
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Landmarks near Lymington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Priestlands School, Lymington Junior School and Southlands School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Thomas Tripp pub (under half a mile north) and Church of St. Thomas the Apostle (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Lymington is Lymington Town station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.9 miles north) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters across SO41
Across SO41, we survey roofs for owners, landlords and agents, from Lymington, Ashley and Milford on Sea to the quieter places in between. Each report sets out what was seen, with photographs and recommendations.
We survey roofs across London and South East England, and SO41 is part of that. Housing here runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to post-war new towns and modern estates. Parts of SO41 are coastal, so wind can decide whether a drone flies or a roof can be reached safely. If conditions are not right, the visit moves to a calmer day.
Lymington: Take an older house close to Church of St. Thomas the Apostle: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Lymington Town station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Why act early?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Signs you need a roof survey
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Problems we come across often include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in SO41. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Let us know about past leaks
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Common questions in SO41
How do I arrange a roof survey in SO41?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Is SO41 in your area?
Yes. We cover SO41 and the rest of Hampshire. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.