Portsmouth · London and the South East
Fratton Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Fratton, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Roof leak investigation in Fratton
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. If you are worried about staining around the chimney inside and condensation that looks like a leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Fratton, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Fratton
Fratton is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Fratton means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Anyone responsible for a site like Penhale Infant School & Nursery will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We carry out roof leak investigations in Fratton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Fratton is one of the towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: PO1, PO4 and PO3. Whether your property is on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Fratton sits on or near the A288. Other places close to Fratton include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Fratton
Around Fratton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Portsmouth Academy, Alexandra Park and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Fratton itself: Fratton station. A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile east) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Fratton includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Fratton
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Carrying out the fix
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Why get it checked now?
A leak that returns after a repair normally means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. That’s often what breaks the cycle. In a smaller place like Fratton, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Fratton questions
Will you come out to Fratton?
Yes, Fratton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Fratton 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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Fratton?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
What should I do before you arrive?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Fratton
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Fratton is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.