Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Broughton, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Broughton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
About our roof leak investigation in Broughton
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. If you’ve noticed leaks below a flat extension roof and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Broughton face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Broughton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Broughton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Prices for roof leak investigations in Broughton
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broughton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Useful tips for Broughton property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Common roof problems in Broughton
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. 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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
Nearby places to Broughton
Also in Broughton
Wind, rain and roofs in Broughton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With Mottisfont Abbey about 3.9 miles south, Broughton sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Broughton Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Roofs in Broughton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO20 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Broughton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Tally Ho Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Broughton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broughton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Broughton in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Broughton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.