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Roof leak investigation in Boarhunt, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Boarhunt, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof leak investigation in Boarhunt: what you get
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. If you’ve noticed water marks that spread in wet weather and drips in the loft during heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Boarhunt, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Boarhunt (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Boarhunt, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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When to book a survey in Boarhunt
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Staining around the chimney inside
Landlords with a home close to Portchester station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Boarhunt
Boarhunt is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. Take a building like Cams Hill School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Boarhunt and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Boarhunt is one of the places in Hampshire where we work.
Every address in PO17 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Boarhunt: Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Around Boarhunt
Boarhunt’s nearest station is Portchester station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. It is unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Stopping the water is the first step. Outbuildings and barns around Boarhunt are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Boarhunt
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A written report with photographs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
FAQs for Boarhunt
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Boarhunt?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Boarhunt listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Putting the leak right
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space