Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Sarisbury, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof leak investigations in Sarisbury, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
How a roof leak investigation works in Sarisbury
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Moisture detection is included in the Standard Survey, and thermal imaging in Premium. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We survey lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and rooflights and dormers, and people most often book us about damp patches next to the stack and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
In a smaller place like Sarisbury, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that is a useful clue. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Sarisbury (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Sarisbury
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water damage grows the longer it’s left. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Finding the source early keeps the damage down. In an older home around Sarisbury, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Sarisbury
Is Sarisbury within the area you cover?
Yes, Sarisbury is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Sarisbury is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Normally, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Roof leak investigations in Sarisbury: local notes
Sarisbury is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Swanwick station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sarisbury Church of England Junior School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Sarisbury gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Roof leak investigations in SO31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close. We also cover the places around Sarisbury: Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Sarisbury
Around Sarisbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Sarisbury is Swanwick station, about 0.7 miles east. A little further out are Coldeast (less than half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). For a walk, there is Swanwick Lakes.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Sarisbury is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Sarisbury, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Sarisbury
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and wear is easier to deal with before water gets in.