Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Mount Pleasant, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Mount Pleasant from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Mount Pleasant
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Mount Pleasant?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Is my home in Mount Pleasant listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you cover Mount Pleasant for roof leak investigations?
Yes. We cover Mount Pleasant and the rest of Hampshire. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a flat roof it can travel under the covering before it shows. Following that route is what our investigation does.
How a roof leak investigation works in Mount Pleasant
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. If you’ve noticed water through the ceiling under a flat roof and damp on a chimney breast, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roof details, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Mount Pleasant, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Mount Pleasant (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Mount Pleasant, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
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.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Mount Pleasant. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, and water runs down behind them.
Slate and tile slopes
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles let rain onto the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Mount Pleasant
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Mount Pleasant, 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take a building like Priestlands School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Mount Pleasant is about 2 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Mount Pleasant is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Mount Pleasant is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO41 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Mount Pleasant Lane and Kings Hyde or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Mount Pleasant include Battramsley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-east), Warborne (2 miles east) and Lymington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Mount Pleasant
In Mount Pleasant, that means homes and buildings near The Hobler Public House. The closest station to Mount Pleasant is Sway station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.9 miles south-east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Mount Pleasant
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
For landlords with property near Sway station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.