Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Stonehills
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Stonehills, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining around the chimney inside
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and agents in Stonehills book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Roof leak investigation in Stonehills: what you get
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. Common reasons to book are water that shows only in certain storms and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, across the roof space, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details.
Roofs in small places like Stonehills often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Stonehills (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A structural engineer’s report
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How we price roof leak investigations
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Stonehills
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stonehills?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
How do I find out if my home in Stonehills 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you work in Stonehills?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Stonehills included.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Stonehills, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around Stonehills, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Check the loft is accessible
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Stonehills
Stonehills lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. The wider area around Stonehills has a long history of building, with Beaulieu Palace House about 4.6 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fawley Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. If you let a flat or house near Hamble station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. In Stonehills, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Stonehills and Fawley Bypass. Other places close to Stonehills include Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Around Stonehills
In Stonehills, that means homes and buildings near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy, among other places. Stonehills’s nearest station is Hamble station, about 3.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Stonehills includes Mercury Marshes.