Hampshire · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Pilley
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Pilley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or torn flashings
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a storm damage roof report starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
About our storm damage roof report in Pilley
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed holes or cracks caused by debris and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes in small places like Pilley face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Pilley (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Leaks and storm damage in Pilley
Pilley is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Saint Nicholas Chapel, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. With Beaulieu Palace House about 4.4 miles north-east, the area around Pilley has a long history. On older roofs nearby, leaks frequently trace back to lead flashings, valleys and gutters. If you let a flat or house near Lymington Town station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. If you are in Pilley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Pilley. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO41 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) and Boldre (1 mile west). Further out, 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 (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Pilley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Priestlands School, The Red Lion Inn and Southlands School. Pilley’s nearest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles south. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Pilley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- The findings are written up with photos for you to share with your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Pilley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Common questions in Pilley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Pilley?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Pilley is listed?
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.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you work in Pilley?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Pilley.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
What does a storm damage report cost?
Our reports start from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
Chimney stacks
High winds can loosen pots, cowls and aerials on stacks. The report notes any damage to the stack.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.