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Roof leak investigation in Sarisbury Green, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. Roof leak investigations in Sarisbury Green.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
How a roof leak investigation works in Sarisbury Green
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey the roof space, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are water coming in around a roof light or dormer and water that shows only in certain storms.
Around Sarisbury Green, chimneys on older homes are a common source of leaks, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast is not always rain from above, which is why it is worth tracing properly. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Sarisbury Green (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sarisbury Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How we price roof leak investigations
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we can’t see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sarisbury Green
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
Why act early in Sarisbury Green
Patching the spot above the stain often doesn’t work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. On a bungalow or cottage around Sarisbury Green, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Sarisbury Green
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Sarisbury Green is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Sarisbury Green questions
Is my home in Sarisbury Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sarisbury Green, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Sarisbury Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the loft space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise it. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Following that route is what our investigation does.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Sarisbury Green
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sarisbury Green, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sarisbury Infant School will know that a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you live near a park like Hamble Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Sarisbury Green is about 1 mile west of Locks Heath, in Hampshire. Sarisbury Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across the SO31 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Brook Lane, Peters Road and Cumber Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Sarisbury Green include Warsash (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile east), Swanwick (1 mile north) and Park Gate (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Around Sarisbury Green
In Sarisbury Green, that means homes and buildings near Hamble Common, Brookfield Community School and Language College and The King And Queen Public House. The closest station to Sarisbury Green is Swanwick station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sarisbury Green include Holly Hill Woodland Park.