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Roof leak investigation in Tapnage, Hampshire
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Tapnage and across Hampshire.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Tapnage
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it is safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation that looks like a leak and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
Roofs in small places like Tapnage often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Tapnage (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leaks and storm damage in Tapnage
Tapnage is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Henry Cort Community College will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We visit Tapnage as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Tapnage is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
All of PO17 is covered for roof leak investigations. Other places close to Tapnage include Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Around Tapnage
The closest station to Tapnage is Swanwick station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Tapnage include Swanwick Lakes.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Putting the leak right
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Towns and villages near Tapnage
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Questions from Tapnage
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tapnage?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Tapnage?
Yes, Tapnage is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a hamlet or village like Tapnage, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Tapnage, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Stay off ladders and the roof
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Photograph anything new.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tapnage
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tapnage and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.