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Roof leak investigation in The Hummicks, Hampshire
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in The Hummicks? You can book a roof leak investigation in The Hummicks and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in The Hummicks
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. We look for the clues it leaves behind, like tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We survey rooflights and dormers, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are damp underlay across a wide area and leaks at a dormer or roof window.
Many homes in small places like The Hummicks face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- The Hummicks (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Somewhere as small as The Hummicks, access is frequently 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 what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roof leak investigations in The Hummicks: local notes
The Hummicks lies within about 2 miles 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, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Beaulieu Palace House, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around The Hummicks. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For landlords with property near Beaulieu Road station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. The Hummicks gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We also cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Near you in The Hummicks
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The New Forest Academy and The Montagu Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
Do you need a roof leak investigation in The Hummicks?
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is frequently caused by corroded nails.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Take a building like Beaulieu Village Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
Prices for roof leak investigations in The Hummicks
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in The Hummicks
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Finding where the water is getting in should follow right away. Older cottages and farmhouses around The Hummicks can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Towns and villages near The Hummicks
What else we do in The Hummicks
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The Hummicks: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in The Hummicks is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around The Hummicks hard on roofs?
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 usually shows, and The Hummicks is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you cover The Hummicks?
Yes. We carry out roof leak investigations in The Hummicks.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.