Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Easton, Isle of Wight
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Easton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Condensation that looks like a leak
About our roof leak investigation in Easton
We investigate roof leaks in Easton and across London and the South East. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’re often asked to look into ceiling stains that grow after rain and damp ceilings under a flat roof, across valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roof details.
Being in a small place like Easton makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Easton (PO40)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Easton
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Stains around a skylight
Historic houses such as Mottistone Manor, about 4.2 miles east, show how far back building around Easton goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
Towns and villages near Easton
What else we do in Easton
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Questions from Easton
Is Easton within the area you cover?
Yes, Easton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Easton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Easton, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Putting the leak right
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
Wind, rain and roofs in Easton
Easton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near St. Agnes' Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Easton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Easton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO40 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Bay Road, Camp Road and Gate Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Easton, we cover Afton (1 mile east), Afton Park (1 mile east), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Totland (1 mile west) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (14 miles east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
What’s near Easton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub. A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (2.3 miles north) and Dimbola Museum And Galleries (within half a mile south). Not far away are Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Easton
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
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.