Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Botley, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations across Botley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Common questions in Botley
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Botley, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you cover smaller places like Botley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How do I book a survey in Botley?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is part of the Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Roof leak investigation in Botley: what you get
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak typically leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. Common reasons to book are staining around the chimney inside and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, on slate and tile slopes, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Botley, some roofs face open ground, where driving rain gets into any gap at a ridge, verge or flashing. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Let us know when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Botley (SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Botley
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Places near Botley
What else we do in Botley
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Wind, rain and roofs in Botley
Botley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. With South Stoneham House about 4.6 miles west, Botley sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Bookings from Botley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Botley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations.
Every address in SO30 is covered for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close. You’ll find Botley on the A334, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Botley include Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Botley
We work in homes and buildings around Wildern School, Wildern School and The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House. Botley’s nearest station is Botley station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Botley includes Swanwick Lakes.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Botley?
Flat roofs fail with age and wear. 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Damp underlay across a wide area
If you look after a building such as Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Botley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.