Hampshire · London and the South East
Pilley Thermal Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Pilley.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
Thermal roof survey in Pilley
Thermal imaging can also show where a roof is losing heat. Missing or slipped insulation and gaps at the eaves often show up as temperature differences. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. Our report points out what the images suggest and where to look more closely. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. Typical surveys look at damp that repairs haven’t cured and patches of heat loss across the roof, across commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and loft conversions.
Somewhere as small as Pilley, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Pilley (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Pilley roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Pilley, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses like Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Pilley goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Surveys in Pilley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Pilley. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO41 is covered for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane. If you’re just outside Pilley, we cover 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). 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 (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
What’s near Pilley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Priestlands School, The Red Lion Inn and Southlands School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Lymington Town station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A damp patch that keeps coming back usually has a cause that hasn’t been found. Thermal imaging with moisture readings can help narrow it down, rather than more guesswork. For older village homes like those around Pilley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Pilley
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Pilley
People often book a thermal survey when a damp patch has no obvious cause. A leak may start well away from where the stain appears. Temperature patterns can help narrow down where to look.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Possible trapped moisture under a flat roof covering
For an older house near a landmark like Saint Nicholas Chapel, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Pitched roof slopes
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Pilley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
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.
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Pilley: your questions answered
Is Pilley in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pilley?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
The results depend on the weather. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. Our report notes the conditions and how they affected the findings.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pilley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Junctions where roofs meet walls, parapets and valleys are common places for water to get in. The camera can help show damp around these junctions.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, given suitable conditions on the day.