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Roof leak investigation in Holbury, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations across Holbury, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Roof leak investigation in Holbury
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We’re often asked to look into brown rings on upstairs ceilings and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, on the roof space, lead flashings and flat roof details.
Older cottages and houses around Holbury may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. In the loft, damp battens or wet insulation are often the first clues.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Holbury (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Holbury
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Around Holbury, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Holbury
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Holbury
Is Holbury within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Holbury listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
When to book a survey in Holbury
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Landlords with a home close to Netley station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
Roof leak investigations in Holbury: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Holbury, 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. With Beaulieu Palace House about 2.9 miles west, Holbury sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cadland Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Holbury gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Holbury. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close. Other places close to Holbury include Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Holbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The New Forest Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Holbury is Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a survey in Holbury, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
Useful tips for Holbury property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.