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Roof leak investigation in Broadgate, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in Broadgate.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
How a roof leak investigation works in Broadgate
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. If you’ve noticed condensation that looks like a leak and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, on rooflights and dormers, the roof space and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Broadgate, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Broadgate (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Common questions in Broadgate
Will you come out to Broadgate?
Yes. Broadgate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Broadgate is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Broadgate?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Broadgate, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Broadgate
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. For an older or listed building in a place like Broadgate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What affects the price in Broadgate
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Broadgate
About 4.9 miles south lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Broadgate has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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 is detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Chandlers Ford station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ampfield Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Broadgate, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Broadgate and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Broadgate include Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Broadgate
Around Broadgate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Horse Public House and Thornden School. For rail, the closest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.