Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Southwick, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Southwick, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
About our roof leak investigation in Southwick
Our roof leak investigations cover Southwick and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a visit. We’re often asked to look into ceiling stains that grow after rain and wet patches high on an inside wall, across valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and flat roof details.
In a village or hamlet like Southwick, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Southwick (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
A gap in the coverings exposes the underlay. Ageing felt eventually lets water through.
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Common roof problems in Southwick
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks frequently start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Shop and office owners around Fareham Shopping Centre may find that a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Places near Southwick
What else we do in Southwick
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Putting the leak right
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Roof leak investigations in Southwick: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Southwick, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
If you own a rental within reach of Portchester station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church such as Church of St James Without the Priory Gate are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Bookings from Southwick are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Southwick is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
We cover every part of the PO17 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Around Southwick
In Southwick, that means homes and buildings near Red Lion Inn, among other places. Southwick’s nearest station is Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
How we price roof leak investigations
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Southwick, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Southwick, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Questions from Southwick
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Southwick?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Southwick is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is my home in Southwick listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Where conditions suit, it can. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Southwick
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.