Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lymington, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Lymington from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Lymington
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and chimney mortar that has eroded.
Lots of homes in a town like Lymington have been extended over the years, and many of those additions have flat roofs. Where an extension roof meets the main house is a classic place for water to get in. For a home you are buying in Lymington, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Lymington (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Lymington frequently share a roof line with the neighbours, so shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen from your property. Tell us about any known leaks, past repairs or building work when you book, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Towns and villages near Lymington
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Pre-purchase roof surveys around Lymington
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Lymington, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Lymington Town station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. The streets around a church like Church of St. Thomas the Apostle are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Lymington is in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Lymington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, The Square and Priestlands Place or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Lymington is on the A337 and B3054, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Pennington (1 mile south-west), Walhampton (1 mile east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile north) and Boldre (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Lymington
In Lymington, that means homes and buildings near Southlands School, Priestlands School and Thomas Tripp pub. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.9 miles north) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around Lymington includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
Lymington questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lymington?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Lymington in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Lymington is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lymington
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lymington and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What affects the price in Lymington
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.