Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Lymore, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Lymore, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Lymore, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is 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.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How a roof survey works in Lymore
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate, and people most often book us about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and torn or sagging underlay.
In a village or hamlet like Lymore, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Lymore (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lymore
Also in Lymore
Roof surveys around Lymore
Lymore is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Surveys in Lymore work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Lymore. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Near you in Lymore
We work in homes and buildings around Priestlands School and The Crown Public House. The closest station to Lymore is Lymington Town station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lymore include Milford on Sea LNR.
When to book a survey in Lymore
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Your questions about roof surveys in Lymore
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lymington Town station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Is the coastal weather around Lymore hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
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. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you cover Lymore?
Yes. We cover Lymore and the rest of Hampshire. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lymore
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lymore
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for Lymore property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.