Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in North Boarhunt
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around North Boarhunt, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in North Boarhunt
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
If you own a rental within reach of Portchester station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
About our roof leak investigation in North Boarhunt
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If you are worried about staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like North Boarhunt frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- North Boarhunt (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Common questions in North Boarhunt
How do I find out if my home in North Boarhunt is listed?
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.
Is the coastal weather around North Boarhunt hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as North Boarhunt is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Make sure the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and let us know about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like North Boarhunt, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in North Boarhunt
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Roof leak investigations in North Boarhunt: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from North Boarhunt, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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 you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Newtown Soberton Infant School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. North Boarhunt is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: PO17. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around North Boarhunt: Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Landmarks near North Boarhunt
The closest station to North Boarhunt is Portchester station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near North Boarhunt include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. Older cottages and farmhouses around North Boarhunt can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in North Boarhunt
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What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.