Hampshire · London and the South East
Damerham Roof Leak Investigation
We carry out roof leak investigations in Damerham and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Condensation that looks like a leak
How a roof leak investigation works in Damerham
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a written report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. If you are worried about leaks that appear only in driving rain and staining around the chimney inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Damerham often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Damerham (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Damerham roofs and the weather
About 3.5 miles north-east lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around Damerham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Church of St George: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Damerham is in Hampshire. If you are in Damerham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SP6 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include High Street, Green Close and Mill End, and we cover them all. We also cover Sandleheath (1 mile south-east), Rockbourne (2 miles north), Broxhill (2 miles south), Ashford (2 miles south-east) and Alderholt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south-east), Ringwood (7 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (3 miles east), St Leonards (8 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Damerham
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (2.9 miles east) and Cranborne Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-west).
Also near Damerham
What else we do in Damerham
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. Each is looked at from every safe viewpoint, and look for damp on the breast inside.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
FAQs for Damerham
Is my home in Damerham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Damerham?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Damerham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Damerham, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water and electrics don’t mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. For older village homes like those around Damerham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Damerham, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.