Hampshire · London and the South East
Lockerley Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Lockerley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
How a roof leak investigation works in Lockerley
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details, and people most often book us about condensation that looks like a leak and staining around the chimney inside.
For a small place like Lockerley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Lockerley (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Lockerley
Is my home in Lockerley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lockerley?
Yes, Lockerley is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Lockerley?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we cannot be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it frequently runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
In many cases, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings usually point the way. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lockerley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Wind, rain and roofs in Lockerley
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Mottisfont Abbey, about 1.8 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lockerley. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St John, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you own a rental within reach of Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take a building like Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Lockerley and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across SO51 for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Lockerley include Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lockerley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings Arms Public House. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
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. The inspection then takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Lockerley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Lockerley
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
Places near Lockerley
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What happens if roof problems are left?
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. In a place like Lockerley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.