Hampshire · London and the South East
North Stoneham Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in North Stoneham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Damp patches next to the stack
North Stoneham questions
Is North Stoneham within the area you cover?
Yes. North Stoneham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in North Stoneham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I book a survey in North Stoneham?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Roof leak investigation in North Stoneham
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We survey flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.
Being in a small place like North Stoneham makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- North Stoneham (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around North Stoneham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Stoneham
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
When to book a survey in North Stoneham
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
South Stoneham House lies about 1.3 miles south, so building around North Stoneham goes back a long way. Older roofs in the area may have lead flashings, valleys and gutters that have been patched many times.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
Towns and villages near North Stoneham
What else we do in North Stoneham
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
Keep the report after the work is done. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Leaks and storm damage in North Stoneham
The coast is about 5 miles or less from North Stoneham, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Nightingale Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Landlords with a home close to Southampton Airport Parkway station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
North Stoneham is about 2 miles south-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. North Stoneham is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SO50. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Turnor Way and Stoneham Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside North Stoneham, we cover Swaythling (1 mile south), Bassett Green (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile south-east), Eastleigh (2 miles north-east) and Boyatt Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (6 miles south-west), Hedge End (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles north-west).
What’s near North Stoneham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and The Fleming Arms Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Southampton Airport Parkway station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near North Stoneham include Flexford Nature Reserve.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Putting the leak right
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Water from a failed flashing can travel down the wall or along a rafter. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.