Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Boldre, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Boldre, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Boldre, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Boldre
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Boldre, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Boldre (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about roof surveys in Boldre
Can a landlord with a rental near Lymington Town station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Boldre?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
When to book a survey in Boldre
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
The streets around a church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Boldre homes and their roofs
Boldre lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Lymington Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Boldre is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Boldre is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Boldre. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Tweed Lane, Boldre Lane and Rope Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Warborne (1 mile south-east), Battramsley (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-west) and Mount Pleasant (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Boldre
We work in homes and buildings around Southlands School, The Red Lion Inn and Priestlands School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.5 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Boldre includes Boldre Foreshore.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Boldre
Landlords, agents and building managers in Boldre and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.