Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in King's Somborne
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across King's Somborne, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Condensation that looks like a leak
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like King's Somborne, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
About our roof leak investigation in King's Somborne
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. We check all of them, from every safe vantage point. We survey chimney stacks, flat roof details and the roof space, and people most often book us about stains around a skylight and leaks below a flat extension roof.
Being in a small place like King's Somborne makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- King's Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Putting the leak right
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in King's Somborne
Does a conservation area affect roof work in King's Somborne?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is King's Somborne within the area you cover?
Yes, King's Somborne is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Leaks and storm damage in King's Somborne
The wider area around King's Somborne has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 3.2 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you own a rental within reach of Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether the building in King's Somborne is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes King's Somborne and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around King's Somborne include the A3057. We also cover the places around King's Somborne: Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Near you in King's Somborne
In King's Somborne, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House, among other places. The closest station to King's Somborne is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
When to book a survey in King's Somborne
Valleys carry a lot of water. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Anyone responsible for a site like King's Somborne Church of England Primary School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos