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Roof Leak Investigation in Little Posbrook
Roof leak investigations across Little Posbrook, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Little Posbrook
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and leaks below a flat extension roof.
Being in a small place like Little Posbrook makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned in advance. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Little Posbrook (PO14)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Little Posbrook, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is 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.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Putting the leak right
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
Little Posbrook questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Little Posbrook, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Is my home in Little Posbrook listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is it a leak or condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
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What else we do in Little Posbrook
Leaks and storm damage in Little Posbrook
Little Posbrook lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stubbington House School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Little Posbrook is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Little Posbrook is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Little Posbrook is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: PO14. We also cover Titchfield (1 mile north), Abshot (1 mile north-west), Hill Head (1 mile south-east), Stubbington (1 mile south-east) and Titchfield Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (13 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Little Posbrook
In Little Posbrook, that means homes and buildings near Coach & Horses pub and Crofton School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Fareham Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Why act early in Little Posbrook
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Older and listed buildings around Little Posbrook may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Little Posbrook
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Little Posbrook
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price