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Roof leak investigation in Borden, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations across Borden, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining around the chimney inside
Roof leak investigations around Borden
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Borden has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 4.4 miles south-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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Borden can all book roof leak investigations. Borden is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for roof leak investigations. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the GU30 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Borden, we cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Borden
The closest station to Borden is Liss station, about 3.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Borden include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Roof leak investigation in Borden: what you get
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. Typical surveys look at damp underlay across a wide area and ceiling stains that grow after rain, across lead flashings, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details.
Many homes in small places like Borden 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 photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Borden (GU30)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Borden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Borden, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Borden
Is Borden within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Borden?
Yes, Borden is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Borden?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Towns and villages near Borden
Other services in Borden
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
What we are asked to look at in Borden
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.