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Locks Heath Roof Leak Investigation
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. Roof leak investigations in Locks Heath.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Putting the leak right
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Roof leak investigation in Locks Heath
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from each safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. If you’ve noticed damp underlay across a wide area and wet patches high on an inside wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof details, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes alike.
Older cottages and houses around Locks Heath may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Locks Heath (SO31, PO14, PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Locks Heath
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Locks Heath, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
All our prices include VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Locks Heath
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Locks Heath is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the price in Locks Heath
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Locks Heath
Do you cover smaller places like Locks Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the coastal weather around Locks Heath hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Locks Heath is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Wind, rain and roofs in Locks Heath
Locks Heath lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you look after a building like Park Gate Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Swanwick station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Locks Heath is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Locks Heath is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SO31, PO14 and PO15. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Locks Heath, we cover Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Locks Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Locks Heath is Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
What we are asked to look at in Locks Heath
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. On slate roofs, slipping is often caused by corroded nails.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their report turnaround times
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection