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Lee-on-the-Solent Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations across Lee-on-the-Solent, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Lee-on-the-Solent
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey rooflights and dormers, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about damp patches next to the stack and water that shows only in certain storms.
Houses in smaller places like Lee-on-the-Solent can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you get in touch. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Lee-on-the-Solent (PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lee-on-the-Solent
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a smaller place like Lee-on-the-Solent, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Wind, rain and roofs in Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building like Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Osborne House lies about 4.9 miles south-west, so building around Lee-on-the-Solent goes back a long way. Older roofs around here can leak at old repairs as readily as at original details. Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running.
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Lee-on-the-Solent, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Lee-on-the-Solent.
Every address in PO13 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Lee-on-the-Solent include Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Lee-on-the-Solent
Around Lee-on-the-Solent, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crofton School and Baycroft School. Lee-on-the-Solent’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is West of the River Alver.
Why get it checked now?
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Arranging work in a smaller place like Lee-on-the-Solent is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Lee-on-the-Solent
Also in Lee-on-the-Solent
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Lee-on-the-Solent questions
How do I find out if my home in Lee-on-the-Solent is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lee-on-the-Solent, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Lee-on-the-Solent is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Lee-on-the-Solent in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Lee-on-the-Solent and the rest of Hampshire. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I book a survey in Lee-on-the-Solent?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Lee-on-the-Solent?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Report times depend on the package.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.