Hampshire · London and the South East
Pilley Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pilley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Flashings that have lifted or split
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pilley
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We check as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. Where the building has a flat roof, it’s checked as far as access allows. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Pilley, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Pilley (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Rural addresses near Pilley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often 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.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Pilley: local notes
Pilley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Pilley goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint Nicholas Chapel, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pilley. Our Hampshire coverage includes Pilley and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SO41 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Pilley: 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). We also work in nearby towns like 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).
What’s near Pilley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Priestlands School, The Red Lion Inn and Southlands School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lymington Town station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. 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). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
Towns and villages near Pilley
What else we do in Pilley
Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Older cottages and farmhouses around Pilley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pilley
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Pilley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Pilley?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
How do I find out if my home in Pilley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.