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Roof leak investigation in Lymore, Hampshire
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? We carry out roof leak investigations in Lymore and across Hampshire.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigation in Lymore: what you get
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 we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey rooflights and dormers, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ceiling stains that grow after rain and staining around the chimney inside.
Somewhere as small as Lymore, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check what can be seen safely and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Lymore (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
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The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Lymore can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Common roof problems in Lymore
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water that shows only in certain storms
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
Useful tips for Lymore property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Move stored items away from the hatch
If there are several possible sources, we list them in order of likelihood. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Lymore
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Lymore: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Lymore is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lymore?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Lymore is within about 1 mile of the coast.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you cover Lymore for roof leak investigations?
Yes. Lymore is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Leaks and storm damage in Lymore
Lymore lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. If your home is older, it’s 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.
If you let a flat or house near Lymington Town station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Bookings from Lymore are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lymore and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO41 is covered for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Lymore include Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Near you in Lymore
Around Lymore, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Priestlands School and The Crown Public House. The nearest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Lymore includes Milford on Sea LNR.