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Roof survey in Pilley Bailey, Hampshire
Roof surveys around Pilley Bailey, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Pilley Bailey
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey flat roofs, the roof space and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
In a small place like Pilley Bailey, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Pilley Bailey (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Pilley Bailey
Pilley Bailey is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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.
With Beaulieu Palace House about 4 miles north-east, the area around Pilley Bailey has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you own a rental within reach of Lymington Town station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Pilley Bailey, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Bull Hill (1 mile south-east), Pilley (1 mile south-west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
What’s near Pilley Bailey
We work in homes and buildings around Southlands School. Pilley Bailey’s nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.9 miles south. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
Pilley Bailey: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Pilley Bailey?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Pilley Bailey?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pilley Bailey
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Pilley Bailey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
When to book a survey in Pilley Bailey
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
We are often asked to look at:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Anyone responsible for a site like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely