Hampshire · London and the South East
Up Somborne Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Up Somborne, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigation in Up Somborne
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. Common reasons to book are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Up Somborne, older roofs have often been repaired many times. 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. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Up Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Up Somborne questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Up Somborne?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Up Somborne within the area you cover?
Yes, Up Somborne is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it a leak or condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is frequently spread out and worse in cold weather. We tell you which it is most likely to be.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Up Somborne?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, and tell us about past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Up Somborne roofs and the weather
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. In and around Up Somborne, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Up Somborne is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Up Somborne is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO20 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Local streets include Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane. We also cover Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Up Somborne
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Up Somborne
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Up Somborne and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, which is often mistaken for a leak. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
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How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Up Somborne often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 check every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.