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Roof leak investigation in Hordle, Hampshire
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Hordle and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hordle
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. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are staining around the chimney inside and damp ceilings under a flat roof.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Hordle can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hordle (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. In an older home around Hordle, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Hordle: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hordle, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Hordle is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Hordle listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you cover Hordle?
Yes, we do. Hordle is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can every leak be traced?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
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What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Hordle is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- 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.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hordle
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Hordle
Hordle is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle, about 4.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Hordle goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of New Milton station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in Hordle and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We cover every part of SO41 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We cover properties on Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands. We also cover the places around Hordle: Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Hordle
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Arnewood School and the streets around them. The closest station to Hordle is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.