Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Fareham
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Fareham, with photos and a written report.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Fareham
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We look at all of them, from every safe viewpoint. We survey flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are stains around a skylight and leaks below a flat extension roof.
When a storm passes over a town like Fareham, loose tiles, slates and ridges are the first to move. What counts as a storm depends on your policy; many use gusts of around 55 mph. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found. Policies normally exclude wear and tear, which is why the age of the damage matters.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Fareham (PO16, PO14, PO15, SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Fareham
Also in Fareham
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
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.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a visit in Fareham, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Fareham roofs and the weather
Fareham is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Fareham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow and the roads around them. You’ll find Fareham on the A27 and A32, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Fareham include Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Fareham is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Near you in Fareham
Around Fareham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wykeham House School, The Lord Arthur Lee pub and Fareham Academy, among other places. Fareham has its own railway station: Fareham station. Nearby you will also find Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Open spaces near Fareham include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Questions from Fareham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fareham?
Yes, Fareham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Fareham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Fareham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Common roof problems in Fareham
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Anyone responsible for a site like St Jude's Catholic Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?