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Roof leak investigation in Dean, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations around Dean, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Dean questions
Is Dean in the area you cover?
Yes, Dean is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I find out if my home in Dean is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings typically point the way. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Dean
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wet patches on loft insulation and damp underlay across a wide area.
Roofs in small places like Dean frequently 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.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Dean (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Dean, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof leak investigations around Dean
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you look after a building such as Bishops Waltham Infant School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you let a flat or house near Botley station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We provide roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Dean and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Dean Lane, Little Ashton Lane and Limekiln Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in The Hangers (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (2 miles south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south-east) and Droxford (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Dean
Around Dean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Swanmore College of Technology. The closest station to Dean is Botley station, about 4.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What else we do in Dean
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. It sets out where we believe the water is getting in, how it’s travelling and what needs attention. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dean
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.