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Roof leak investigation in Northney, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Northney, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Northney
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Northney?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is the coastal weather around Northney hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Northney is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How a roof leak investigation works in Northney
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. 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. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and people most frequently book us about water marks that spread in wet weather and drips from nail tips in a cold loft.
Many homes in small places like Northney 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 photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Northney (PO11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Towns and villages near Northney
More services for Northney
Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. Older and listed buildings around Northney may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
When to book a survey in Northney
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Northney. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a hamlet or village like Northney, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- 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.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Leaks and storm damage in Northney
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Northney, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. With Warblington Castle about 1.1 miles north, Northney sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Warblington School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you own a rental within reach of Warblington station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Bookings from Northney are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
We work across PO11 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road. If you are just outside Northney, we cover North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Northney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eames Farm and The Ship Inn. Northney’s nearest station is Warblington station, about 1.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hayling Billy.