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Roof leak investigation in Welborne, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Welborne. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Stains around a skylight
- Damp underlay across a wide area
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
How a roof leak investigation works in Welborne
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is checked from wherever it is safe to see it. If you’ve noticed staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and rooflights and dormers alike.
For a small place like Welborne, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Where we cannot see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Welborne (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Welborne
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. Around Welborne, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Welborne
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Welborne, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roof leak investigations around Welborne
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Welborne, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like The Henry Cort Community College will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Welborne is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Welborne is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Hampshire coverage includes Welborne. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Crockerhill (1 mile east), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south-east), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and Fareham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Welborne
In Welborne, that means homes and buildings near The Miners Arms. Welborne’s nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Carron Row Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Note the weather when the leak shows
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Common questions in Welborne
Is Welborne within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Welborne?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Does the investigation include the repair?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Water rarely drops straight down. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.