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Roof leak investigation in Hill Head, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Hill Head, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Hill Head needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof leak investigation in Hill Head
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are brown rings on upstairs ceilings and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall.
In a village or hamlet like Hill Head, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Hill Head (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Hill Head property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Questions from Hill Head
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hill Head, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Hill Head within the area you cover?
Yes. Hill Head is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Hill Head?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we are asked to look at in Hill Head
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.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Crofton Hammond Infant School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
Hill Head roofs and the weather
Hill Head is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For landlords with property near Fareham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Rood Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Hill Head is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Hill Head is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO14 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way. Other places close to Hill Head include Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hill Head
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crofton School, Stubbington House School and The Osborne View pub, among other places. Hill Head’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are West of the River Alver.
Roof by roof
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, and water runs down behind them.
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How we price roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.