Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Trotton
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Trotton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
About our roof leak investigation in Trotton
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We survey the roof space, rooflights and dormers and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are stains around a skylight and staining around the chimney inside.
In a village or hamlet like Trotton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Trotton (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. For a village or hamlet like Trotton, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Trotton roofs and the weather
With Cowdray House about 3.2 miles east, Trotton sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stedham Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Trotton and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Trotton, we cover Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Around Trotton
In Trotton, that means homes and buildings near The Keeper's Arms Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak that returns after a repair normally means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. For older village homes like those around Trotton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Trotton
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Trotton
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
We are often asked to look at:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
The streets around a church such as St George's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Surveys for landlords and agents in Trotton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Useful tips for Trotton property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Trotton: your questions answered
Is Trotton within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Trotton?
Yes, Trotton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Trotton as anywhere else.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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What we cannot see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
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 a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details