Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Wickham Common
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Wickham Common, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining around the chimney inside
Questions from Wickham Common
Is my home in Wickham Common listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Wickham Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How a roof leak investigation works in Wickham Common
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Every chimney, dormer and roof light adds more joints to check. Each one is checked from wherever it’s safe to see it. Common reasons to book are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and leaks at a dormer or roof window, on the roof space, lead flashings and slate and tile slopes.
Being in a small place like Wickham Common makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: 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. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Wickham Common (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Cottages and farmhouses around Wickham Common frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Common roof problems in Wickham Common
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Stains around a skylight
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Staining around the chimney inside
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
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.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Wickham Common roofs and the weather
Wickham Common is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
For landlords with property near Fareham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cover Wickham Common and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Wickham Common. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of PO17 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Wickham Common include Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Wickham Common
In Wickham Common, that means homes and buildings near The Old House Hotel. The closest station to Wickham Common is Fareham station, roughly 2.8 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.