Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Old Netley, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Old Netley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Roof leak investigation in Old Netley: what you get
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. Common reasons to book are stains around a skylight and damp patches next to the stack, on flat roof details, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Old Netley, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at what can safely be seen and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Old Netley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Netley?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Old Netley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Normally, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What we look for on each type of roof
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Water then gets in along the top of the roof.
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, and water runs down behind them.
When to book a survey in Old Netley
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
If you live in an older home near St Paul’s Church, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What else we do in Old Netley
Wind, rain and roofs in Old Netley
Old Netley is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. With Medieval Merchant's House about 3.5 miles west, Old Netley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Bursledon station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Living close to Westwood Woodland Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Surveys in Old Netley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SO31. That includes homes and businesses on Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens. If you’re just outside Old Netley, we cover Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Netley
Around Old Netley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Old Netley includes Netley Common.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics do not mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. For an older or listed building in a place like Old Netley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Old Netley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Old Netley, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Let us know what has already been tried
We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.