Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Funtley
Need a roof leak investigation in Funtley? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
About our roof leak investigation in Funtley
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you are worried about water dripping from rafters or underlay and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Funtley face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Funtley (PO15, PO17, PO16)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Funtley
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is frequently caused by corroded nails.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Wet patches on loft insulation
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Funtley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Funtley
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigations around Funtley
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Funtley, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you look after a building such as Orchard Lea Infant School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Funtley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO15, PO17 and PO16 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Funtley include Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Funtley
In Funtley, that means homes and buildings near The Henry Cort Community College and The Miners Arms. Funtley’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Funtley includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
Useful tips for Funtley property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Let us know what has already been tried
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. If it’s too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
FAQs for Funtley
How do I find out if my home in Funtley is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Funtley?
Yes, Funtley is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Funtley?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.