Hampshire · London and the South East
Foulford Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Foulford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Staining around the chimney inside
How a roof leak investigation works in Foulford
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp ceilings under a flat roof and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.
For a small place like Foulford, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Foulford (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Make sure insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Nearby places to Foulford
Other services in Foulford
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Foulford?
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.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Baptist, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
FAQs for Foulford
Is my home in Foulford listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Foulford?
Yes, Foulford is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Foulford, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Roof leak investigations in Foulford: local notes
Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Foulford. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Ringwood School Academy: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Foulford is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Foulford across London and South East England. Foulford is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: BH24. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Foulford
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Foulford
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for roof leak investigations in Foulford, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.