Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Steep Marsh, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Steep Marsh. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Stains around a skylight
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Steep Marsh
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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 Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you let a flat or house near Petersfield station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We visit Steep Marsh as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Steep Marsh. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the GU32 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Other places close to Steep Marsh include Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Around Steep Marsh
We work in homes and buildings around The Cricketers Inn and The Petersfield School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Not far away are Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Roof leak investigation in Steep Marsh: what you get
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. You get a written report with photographs showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’re worried about drips from nail tips in a cold loft and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Steep Marsh makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Steep Marsh (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Steep Marsh, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a careful look at the leaking roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
FAQs for Steep Marsh
Is Steep Marsh in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Steep Marsh is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Is Steep Marsh within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft 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.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the roof space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
How we price roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Steep Marsh, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Steep Marsh
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.