Hampshire · London and the South East
Kimbridge Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations across Kimbridge, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Kimbridge
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. We are often asked to look into damp ceilings under a flat roof and stains around a skylight, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and the roof space.
Many homes in small places like Kimbridge face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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 report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Kimbridge (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Kimbridge
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Kimbridge, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Kimbridge?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and splits, blisters and lifting laps let water in. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. Even a single gap can let water in.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Kimbridge
About 0.9 miles north lies Mottisfont Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Kimbridge has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Awbridge Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Kimbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. In Kimbridge, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Dunbridge (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (1 mile north), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Kimbridge
In Kimbridge, that means homes and buildings near The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kimbridge include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Common questions in Kimbridge
Do you cover smaller places like Kimbridge?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Kimbridge is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Kimbridge?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Normally, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.