Hampshire · London and the South East
Owslebury Bottom Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations across Owslebury Bottom, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Owslebury Bottom
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you’ve noticed brown rings on upstairs ceilings and leaks below a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Many homes in small places like Owslebury Bottom face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. 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 main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Owslebury Bottom
Will you come out to Owslebury Bottom?
Yes, Owslebury Bottom is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Owslebury Bottom?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Owslebury Bottom is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, 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 it applies and structural analysis.
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Owslebury Bottom can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. From inside the loft space, we follow the water’s route back.
How we price roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
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. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching the spot above the stain often doesn’t work. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. In a place like Owslebury Bottom, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Owslebury Bottom
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Wind, rain and roofs in Owslebury Bottom
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Owslebury Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Owslebury Bottom is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hampshire, we cover Owslebury Bottom. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of SO21 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Owslebury Bottom: Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Around Owslebury Bottom
In Owslebury Bottom, that means homes and buildings near Ship Inn, among other places. The closest station to Owslebury Bottom is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Owslebury Bottom include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.