Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Pennington, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Pennington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Questions from Pennington
Is my home in Pennington listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lymington Town station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you work in Pennington?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Pennington.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How do I book a survey in Pennington?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Roof survey in Pennington
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs alike.
Around Pennington, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Pennington (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Pennington, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Blocked gutters on homes around Pennington overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Pennington
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pennington
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Towns and villages near Pennington
What else we do in Pennington
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Pennington
Pennington is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take a building like Priestlands School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Pennington is about 1 mile south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pennington. Across Hampshire, we cover Pennington. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO41 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Mead Road, Pound Road and Elm Avenue, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lymington (1 mile north-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Walhampton (1 mile north-east), Everton (1 mile west) and Lymore (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Pennington
Around Pennington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Pennington Infant School and White Hart Inn and the streets around them. Pennington’s nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (0.9 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
When to book a survey in Pennington
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Lymington Town station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring