Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Horton Heath
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Horton Heath, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp underlay across a wide area
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Horton Heath
The wider area around Horton Heath has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 3.7 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
For landlords with property near Hedge End station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Cross are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Horton Heath across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Horton Heath.
Every address in SO50 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Horton Heath: Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
What’s near Horton Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old George Public House, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Horton Heath is Hedge End station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Horton Heath include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Roof leak investigation in Horton Heath: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Horton Heath and the wider South East. We visit on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and condensation that looks like a leak, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Horton Heath, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. It’s useful to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why get it checked now?
Water damage grows the longer it’s left. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Around Horton Heath, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horton Heath
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Horton Heath
A chimney stack has plenty of places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fair Oak Infant School, a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Horton Heath
Is my home in Horton Heath listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horton Heath?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Horton Heath is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It is a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Horton Heath
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Horton Heath, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Take dated photos of the leak
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. We check outlets and the covering around them.