Hampshire · London and the South East
Mottisfont Roof Leak Investigation
An experienced roof surveyor for roof leak investigations in Mottisfont. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
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.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
For a price for roof leak investigations in Mottisfont, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Roof leak investigation in Mottisfont: what you get
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. We check the pattern of damp, the weather and the ventilation before reaching a view. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and the roof space, and people most often book us about leaks at a dormer or roof window and drips in the loft during heavy rain.
Many homes in small places like Mottisfont face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Mottisfont (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When to book a survey in Mottisfont
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.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Mottisfont frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Putting the leak right
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Mottisfont
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Roof leak investigations around Mottisfont
About 0.2 miles north-east lies Mottisfont Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Mottisfont has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often 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.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Mottisfont is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO51 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Mottisfont
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- 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.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Common questions in Mottisfont
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mottisfont?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Mottisfont within the area you cover?
Yes. Mottisfont is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does the investigation include the repair?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you definitely find the leak?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It is a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.