Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Bursledon
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Bursledon. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
About our roof leak investigation in Bursledon
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains that grow after rain and wet patches high on an inside wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and the roof space alike.
Around Bursledon, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Bursledon (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bursledon
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
How we price roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Bursledon, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. A visit to Bursledon is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Roof leak investigations in Bursledon: local notes
Bursledon lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Historic houses like Medieval Merchant's House, about 4 miles west, show how far back building around Bursledon goes. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. Landlords with a home close to Bursledon station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take an older house close to St Paul’s Church: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. If you are in Bursledon, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Bursledon is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on High Street, Station Road and School Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Near you in Bursledon
Around Bursledon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hamble School, Grove Park Business and Enterprise College and Westwood Woodland Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Bursledon includes Netley Common.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bursledon
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Bursledon questions
Is the coastal weather around Bursledon hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bursledon?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I book a survey in Bursledon?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Why get it checked now?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Then the source needs tracing. Around Bursledon, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
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