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Roof leak investigation in Hound, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Hound and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Hound
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks at a dormer or roof window and wet patches high on an inside wall.
Many homes in small places like Hound face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hound (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Rural addresses near Hound can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is 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
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Towns and villages near Hound
More services for Hound
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hound
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common questions in Hound
Is my home in Hound listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Hound hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Hound is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What should I do before you arrive?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Hound?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is it a leak or condensation?
The two can look alike. 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.
What affects the price in Hound
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check.
Roof leak investigations around Hound
Hound lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hound. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Netley station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If you run a business near Westquay, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Hound is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
Roof leak investigations in SO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close. We also cover Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Hound
In Hound, that means homes and buildings near Netley Abbey Infant School, Westwood Woodland Park and Prince Consort Public House and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Hound itself: Netley station. A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Hound include Mercury Marshes.