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Roof leak investigation in East Meon, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for East Meon, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Roof leak investigation in East Meon: what you get
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof frequently turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from each safe vantage point. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey the roof space, slate and tile slopes and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are ceiling stains that grow after rain and water coming in around a roof light or dormer.
Somewhere as small as East Meon, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- East Meon (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like East Meon, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Questions from East Meon
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Meon?
Yes, East Meon is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in East Meon as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like East Meon?
Yes, East Meon is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can every leak be traced?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Prices for roof leak investigations in East Meon
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Wind, rain and roofs in East Meon
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Landlords with a home close to Petersfield station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Meon can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover East Meon. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across GU32 for roof leak investigations. Local streets include High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside East Meon, we cover Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Around East Meon
Around East Meon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). The countryside around East Meon includes Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in East Meon?
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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Why act early in East Meon
Patching the spot above the stain frequently does not work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Meon, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- A report with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.