Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Ashurst, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Ashurst. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Roof leak investigation in Ashurst
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. Typical surveys look at leaks at a dormer or roof window and wet patches on loft insulation, on chimney stacks, flat roof details and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Ashurst, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
Ashurst questions
Is my home in Ashurst listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashurst?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Roof leak investigations in Ashurst: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ashurst, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. The wider area around Ashurst has a long history of building, with Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 4.8 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst New Forest station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Foxhills Infant School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. The streets around a church like Colbury Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Ashurst are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Ashurst. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO40 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Ashurst, we cover Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ashurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Testwood Lakes.
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Ashurst, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashurst
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It’s unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. For an older or listed building in a place like Ashurst, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Ashurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.