Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Chithurst
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Chithurst, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Chithurst, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
About our roof leak investigation in Chithurst
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. Water frequently 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, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain frequently misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. Common reasons to book are water that shows only in certain storms and damp patches next to the stack, on rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details.
Roofs in small places like Chithurst frequently stand in the open, 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Chithurst (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations in Chithurst: local notes
Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Chithurst goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Liphook station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live in an older home near Chithurst Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chithurst and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Chithurst and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Chithurst: Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Chithurst
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Keeper's Arms Public House and the streets around them. Chithurst’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 4.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chithurst include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chithurst
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
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 with less disruption.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Older felt may hold for a while, but it tears with age.
What affects the price in Chithurst
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Nearby places to Chithurst
What else we do in Chithurst
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Chithurst
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Anyone responsible for a site like Stedham Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Chithurst: your questions answered
Will you come out to Chithurst?
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 you book.
Do you cover Chithurst?
Yes, Chithurst is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Chithurst as anywhere else.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water damage grows the longer it’s left. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chithurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and our case studies.