Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Lymington, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Lymington, with photos and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Lymington
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Lymington share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. Let us know when you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Lymington (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking in a town like Lymington is usually simple, but let us know if there is a driveway or any restrictions. We check the roof from ground level and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Do you need a roof survey in Lymington?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their report turnaround times
- What insurance they carry
Useful tips for Lymington property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches when you book
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep the roof space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Nearby places to Lymington
What else we do in Lymington
Lymington: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Lymington hard on roofs?
It can do. Lymington is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Lymington is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Lymington in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Lymington and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re 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 it applies.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, 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.
Roof surveys around Lymington
Lymington lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Lymington Junior School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Lymington Town station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Lymington is in Hampshire. Lymington is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hampshire, we cover Lymington and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Roof surveys in SO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, The Square and Priestlands Place. Main roads around Lymington include the A337 and B3054, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Lymington: 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).
Around Lymington
In Lymington, that means homes and buildings near Southlands School, Priestlands School and Thomas Tripp pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are 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.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What affects the price in Lymington
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.