Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Curdridge, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations around Curdridge, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Curdridge
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. Our report shows what we found, with photos. Common reasons to book are water that shows only in certain storms and ceiling stains that grow after rain, on slate and tile slopes, the roof space and flat roof details.
Somewhere as small as Curdridge, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Curdridge (SO32, SO30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Curdridge
Will you come out to Curdridge?
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.
Is Curdridge in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Curdridge as anywhere else.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Why it is worth a survey now in Curdridge
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. In a small place like Curdridge, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Curdridge
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Useful tips for Curdridge property owners
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Curdridge, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Curdridge 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Curdridge roofs and the weather
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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 is detailed. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Curdridge Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Landlords with a home close to Botley station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Curdridge can all book roof leak investigations. Our Hampshire coverage includes Curdridge. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO32 and SO30 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Curdridge include Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
What’s near Curdridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cricketers Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Curdridge is Botley station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.