Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Marchwood
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Marchwood from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Marchwood
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. If you’ve noticed leaks at a dormer or roof window and wet patches high on an inside wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and the roof space alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Marchwood can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it isn’t always obvious where it starts. It is worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
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.
- Where
- Marchwood (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Marchwood
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Marchwood and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Marchwood
Will you come out to Marchwood?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Marchwood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
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. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Have any photos of the leak ready, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Check the loft is accessible
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Why it is worth a survey now in Marchwood
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. With lower homes, common in places like Marchwood, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marchwood
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Nearby places to Marchwood
What else we do in Marchwood
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Being in a smaller place like Marchwood doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, 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 pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Marchwood roofs and the weather
Marchwood is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Shop and office owners around Westquay may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters. Landlords with a home close to Millbrook (Hants) station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 2 miles east, show how far back building around Marchwood goes. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Marchwood are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
We work across SO40 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans, and we cover them all. Marchwood is on the A326, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Marchwood include Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Marchwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Horse pub and Hounsdown School and the streets around them. Marchwood’s nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Marchwood includes Testwood Lakes.