Hampshire · London and the South East
Catherington Roof Leak Investigation
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. Roof leak investigations in Catherington.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
How a roof leak investigation works in Catherington
We investigate roof leaks in Catherington and across London and the South East. We visit seven days a week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed water marks that spread in wet weather and damp patches next to the stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
Roofs in small places like Catherington often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Catherington (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Ridge and hip tiles can loosen as their mortar cracks. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Landlords and letting agents in Catherington book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Wind, rain and roofs in Catherington
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Rowlands Castle station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Catherington Church of England Infant School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Catherington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO8 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Near you in Catherington
Around Catherington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horndean Technology College and the streets around them. The closest station to Catherington is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Windmill Hill.
Why act early in Catherington
Water and electrics don’t mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Catherington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Catherington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Catherington: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Catherington 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.
Will you come out to Catherington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
When to book a survey in Catherington
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA