Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Knightwood, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Knightwood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Why it’s worth a survey now in Knightwood
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. Homes in smaller places like Knightwood can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Knightwood
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof leak investigation in Knightwood
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, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you are worried about wet patches high on an inside wall and damp on a chimney breast, we can find out what’s behind it.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Knightwood can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Knightwood (SO53, SO52)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Knightwood
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. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
If you look after a building such as Knightwood Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Knightwood
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Knightwood does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Useful tips for Knightwood property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Knightwood roofs and the weather
About 3.7 miles south lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Knightwood has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Francis, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Landlords with a home close to Chandlers Ford station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Surveys in Knightwood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Knightwood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SO53 and SO52. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
Around Knightwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Toynbee School and the streets around them. Knightwood’s nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Knightwood includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
FAQs for Knightwood
Do you cover smaller places like Knightwood?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Knightwood?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Knightwood is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
How do I book a survey in Knightwood?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.