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Roof leak investigation in Crockerhill, Hampshire
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Crockerhill and across Hampshire.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches on loft insulation
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
About our roof leak investigation in Crockerhill
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. We look at the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’re worried about damp underlay across a wide area and leaks below a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Many homes in small places like Crockerhill face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Crockerhill (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. In a small place like Crockerhill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Nearby places to Crockerhill
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Crockerhill roofs and the weather
Crockerhill is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. Anyone responsible for a site like The Henry Cort Community College will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Crockerhill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across the PO17 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Crockerhill, we cover Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Crockerhill
The closest station to Crockerhill is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles south. A little further out are Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Crockerhill can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
For a price for roof leak investigations in Crockerhill, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Crockerhill: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Crockerhill, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Crockerhill is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is Crockerhill within the area you cover?
Yes, Crockerhill is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Crockerhill
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
What we are asked to look at in Crockerhill
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
The streets around a church like Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey