Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Horseport
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in Horseport, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
About our roof leak investigation in Horseport
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp walls below an overflowing gutter and leaks below a flat extension roof.
Somewhere as small as Horseport, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Horseport (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Horseport can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horseport
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof leak investigations in Horseport: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Horseport goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Fordingbridge Infant School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Horseport is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Horseport, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SP6. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
What’s near Horseport
Around Horseport, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Burgate School and Sixth Form and The George Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (under half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Carrying out the fix
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. In a small place like Horseport, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Horseport
How do I find out if my home in Horseport is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Horseport?
Yes, Horseport is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I book a survey in Horseport?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Often, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.