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Roof Leak Investigation in Chartwell Green
Roof leak investigations in Chartwell Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Chartwell Green
We investigate roof leaks in Chartwell Green and across London and the South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed leaks at a dormer or roof window and leaks that appear only in driving rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In older homes around places like Chartwell Green, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Chartwell Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not 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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
We email the report to you, with photographs of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Roof leak investigations in Chartwell Green: local notes
Chartwell Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Homes near green spaces such as Itchen Valley Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Townhill Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church like Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever you are in Chartwell Green, we can come and survey your property. Chartwell Green is one of the towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Roof leak investigations in SO18 and SO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Chartwell Green has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Chartwell Green
Around Chartwell Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Itchen Valley Country Park, Bitterne Park School and The Gregg School and the streets around them. Chartwell Green’s nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Common questions in Chartwell Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chartwell Green?
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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chartwell Green, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a smaller place like Chartwell Green, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.