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Roof leak investigation in Filmore Hill, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations in Filmore Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Filmore Hill
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from each safe vantage point. We survey the roof space, rooflights and dormers and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about damp patches next to the stack and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall.
Roofs in small places like Filmore Hill often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Filmore Hill (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Filmore Hill: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Filmore Hill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Filmore Hill?
Yes, Filmore Hill is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Filmore Hill roofs and the weather
About 4.2 miles west lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Filmore Hill has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Filmore Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Filmore Hill and the surrounding area. Filmore Hill is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Roof leak investigations in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Bailey Green (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile east), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and West Meon (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
What’s near Filmore Hill
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Filmore Hill include Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Also near Filmore Hill
Other services in Filmore Hill
What affects the price in Filmore Hill
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Filmore Hill
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Filmore Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 check every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. Even a single gap can let water in.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
We email the report to you. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.