Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Chandler's Ford. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp patches next to the stack
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Chandler's Ford
We investigate roof leaks in Chandler's Ford and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. 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, and then phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about leaks at a dormer or roof window and condensation that looks like a leak, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a town like Chandler's Ford, older houses and newer estates leak in different ways. Older roofs suffer slipped slates, worn mortar and tired lead, while later houses can leak at valleys, verges and flat-roofed additions. The cause decides what happens next, so it is worth finding it properly. It also helps show whether the problem is long-standing wear or recent damage.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Chandler's Ford (SO53, SO51, SO52)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Roof leak investigations in Chandler's Ford: local notes
South Stoneham House, about 3.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chandler's Ford. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Chandlers Ford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. Take an older house close to St Boniface: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. Chandler's Ford is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Chandler's Ford is one of the places in Hampshire where we work.
Here we cover the SO53, SO51 and SO52 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You will find streets like Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court, all of which we cover. With the B3043 close by, Chandler's Ford is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Near you in Chandler's Ford
Around Chandler's Ford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Toynbee School and Thornden School and the streets around them. Chandler's Ford has its own railway station: Chandlers Ford station. A little further out are Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chandler's Ford include Flexford Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Chandler's Ford
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Anyone responsible for a site like Chandler's Ford Infant School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
What we do, step by step
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 get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. A survey in Chandler's Ford needs access inside and out, including the loft hatch and any rooms with damp. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Chandler's Ford: your questions answered
Is Chandler's Ford in the area you cover?
Yes, Chandler's Ford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
What do I need to do before a survey in Chandler's Ford?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Parking and access details for Chandler's Ford help us plan the visit.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and let us know about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chandler's Ford
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.