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Roof Leak Investigation in Portmore
Need a roof leak investigation in Portmore? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
About our roof leak investigation in Portmore
Our roof leak investigations cover Portmore and the wider South East. We visit on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed damp patches next to the stack and wet patches on loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Portmore makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Portmore (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Portmore
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why get it checked now?
Water damage grows the longer it’s left. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Portmore can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before, which makes the next step quicker.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Portmore book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Common questions in Portmore
Will you come out to Portmore?
Yes, Portmore is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Portmore is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What will the report tell me?
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 applicable and structural analysis.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Portmore frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Wind, rain and roofs in Portmore
Portmore lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Portmore. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Saint Nicholas Chapel: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Southlands School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. Hotels and guest houses near Portmore can’t easily close rooms for a leak.
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Portmore can all book roof leak investigations. Our Hampshire coverage includes Portmore. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO41 is within our area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Portmore include Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Around Portmore
In Portmore, that means homes and buildings near William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, Priestlands School and Walhampton Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.