Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Longmoor, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Longmoor and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Common roof problems in Longmoor
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
Roof leak investigation in Longmoor
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. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and the roof space, and people most often book us about ceiling stains that grow after rain and staining around the chimney inside.
Many homes in small places like Longmoor face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Longmoor (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That’s why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Longmoor
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Longmoor and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
For a price for roof leak investigations in Longmoor, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Longmoor can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Useful tips for Longmoor property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
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.
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.
Longmoor questions
Do you cover smaller places like Longmoor?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Longmoor?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so your photos and notes from wet days are very useful.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Leaks and storm damage in Longmoor
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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like Greatham Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Longmoor is about 3 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. Surveys in Longmoor work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Longmoor. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We work across the GU33 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Woolmer Road, Roberts Road and Methuen Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Greatham (1 mile west), Woolmer (1 mile north-west), Liss Forest (2 miles south-west), The Mint (2 miles south) and Blackmoor (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Longmoor
For rail, the closest station is Liss station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.