Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Upham, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations in Upham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining around the chimney inside
How a roof leak investigation works in Upham
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’ve noticed damp underlay across a wide area and damp patches next to the stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and chimney stacks alike.
For a small place like Upham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned in advance. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Upham (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Upham
A chimney stack has lots of places for rain to get in. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Landlords with a home close to Hedge End station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof leak investigations in Upham: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Upham Church of England Aided Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Upham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Upham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Local streets include Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Around Upham
We work in homes and buildings around Brushmakers Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Upham
Do you cover Upham?
Yes, Upham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Upham as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Upham?
Yes, Upham is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upham
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Also in Upham
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Upham, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.