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Hundred Acres Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Hundred Acres, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
About our roof leak investigation in Hundred Acres
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water coming in around a roof light or dormer and condensation that looks like a leak.
In a village or hamlet like Hundred Acres, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Hundred Acres (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hundred Acres
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for roof leak investigations in Hundred Acres, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Hundred Acres
Is the coastal weather around Hundred Acres hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Hundred Acres is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Hundred Acres?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
It is a common question. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is frequently spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I book a survey in Hundred Acres?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
Roof leak investigations in Hundred Acres: local notes
Hundred Acres is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down. If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Hundred Acres, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Hundred Acres and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Roof leak investigations in PO17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hundred Acres
The closest station to Hundred Acres is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hundred Acres
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents and landlords in Hundred Acres book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
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What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, 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 an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Hundred Acres 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.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.