Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Privett, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Privett, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Questions from Privett
Is my home in Privett listed or in a conservation area?
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 Privett?
Yes, Privett is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Privett?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
About our roof leak investigation in Privett
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you are worried about damp patches next to the stack and drips in the loft during heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Privett may have roofs with little or no underlay. Once the slates or tiles let water past, there is little to stop it reaching the ceiling. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Privett (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Privett
Other services in Privett
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Why get it checked now?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Privett, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Being in a smaller place like Privett does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- 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 viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Privett
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Privett
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Privett, 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you look after a building such as Gomer Infant School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. Take an older house close to St Faith's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Privett means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cover Privett and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Privett and the places around it.
Roof leak investigations in PO12 and PO13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Privett: Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Privett
In Privett, that means homes and buildings near Wiltshire Lamb pub, Bay House School and St Vincent College. The closest station to Privett is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
- Carrying out the fix
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Privett
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks