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Roof leak investigation in Anthill Common, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Anthill Common. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Carrying out the fix
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Anthill Common
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
About our roof leak investigation in Anthill Common
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We look at the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. Common reasons to book are wet patches high on an inside wall and ceiling stains that grow after rain, across the roof space, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks.
Being in a small place like Anthill Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Anthill Common (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Anthill Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Anthill Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Anthill Common hard on roofs?
It can do. Anthill Common is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is Anthill Common in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Anthill Common and the rest of Hampshire. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Anthill Common
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Anthill Common. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Your report arrives by email. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it is travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
When to book a survey in Anthill Common
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
For landlords with property near Portchester station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. We check outlets and the covering around them.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Anthill Common, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Wind, rain and roofs in Anthill Common
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Anthill Common, 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. In Anthill Common, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Anthill Common. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO7 for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Anthill Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fox and Hounds pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Portchester station, roughly 4.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Anthill Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.