Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in East Wellow, Hampshire
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in East Wellow and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
East Wellow roofs and the weather
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Historic houses such as Landford Manor, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around East Wellow goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For landlords with property near Romsey station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. The streets around a church like Church of St Margaret are often 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. If you look after a building like Wellow School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in East Wellow and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes East Wellow. There is also a page for Southampton.
Roof leak investigations in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Landmarks near East Wellow
We work in homes and buildings around Embley and the streets around them. The closest station to East Wellow is Romsey station, about 3.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
How a roof leak investigation works in East Wellow
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp ceilings under a flat roof and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.
Being in a small place like East Wellow makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for East Wellow property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
Towns and villages near East Wellow
Also in East Wellow
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Wellow
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Why act early in East Wellow
Patching the spot above the stain often does not work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. For older village homes like those around East Wellow, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like East Wellow, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
East Wellow: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Wellow?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and East Wellow is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like East Wellow?
Yes, East Wellow is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do you tell a leak from 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 look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
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.