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Roof leak investigation in Stone, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations in Stone, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigation in Stone
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. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us, 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 rooflights and dormers, flat roof details and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water that shows only in certain storms and damp walls below an overflowing gutter.
Roofs in small places like Stone often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Stone (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It is unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Stopping the water is the first step. Outbuildings and barns around Stone are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Stone, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Stone often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Stone, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stone
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Towns and villages near Stone
Also in Stone
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Stone
Is my home in Stone listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stone?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is frequently widespread and worst on cold days. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Do you work in Stone?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Stone.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Stone roofs and the weather
Stone lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Stone goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Stone gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO45 for roof leak investigations. If you are just outside Stone, we cover Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Stone
A little further out are Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Stone includes Mill Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
Cracked mortar lets ridge and hip tiles move. Rain can then run in at the ridge.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Common roof problems in Stone
Valleys carry a lot of water. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
We are often asked to look at:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining around the chimney inside
For an older house near a landmark such as St Francis, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs