Hampshire · London and the South East
Havant Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Havant. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
About our roof leak investigation in Havant
Our roof leak investigations cover Havant and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed damp patches next to the stack and ceiling stains that grow after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Strong winds lift loose tiles, slates and ridge pieces in towns like Havant as anywhere. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, though it varies. A report setting out the damage, with photographs, helps you explain what you’ve found, whether to an insurer or a roofer. Because wear and tear is typically excluded, the age of any damage matters.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Havant (PO9, PO11, PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Havant roofs and the weather
Havant is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses like Warblington Castle, about 1.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Havant goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Trosnant Infant School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Take an older house close to St Francis: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Havant and nearby. Havant is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations.
Here we cover the PO9, PO11 and PO7 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square. Being close to the A27 and A3(M), Havant is easy for us to reach for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). Havant is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire.
Landmarks near Havant
In Havant, that means homes and buildings near The Perseverance pub, St Albans Church and Havant College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Havant station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Havant include Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Havant: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Havant is listed?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Havant hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Havant is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you cover Havant for roof leak investigations?
Yes. We survey roofs in Havant and the rest of Hampshire. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Report times depend on the package.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Havant?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a visit in Havant, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Havant?
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
If you own a rental within reach of Havant station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
More services for Havant
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. On homes in Havant, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Landlord and commercial surveys in Havant
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.