Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Widley
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Widley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Around Widley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How a roof leak investigation works in Widley
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We are often asked to look into water marks that spread in wet weather and leaks that appear only in driving rain, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details.
Roofs in small places like Widley often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Widley (PO7, PO6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. From inside the roof space, we follow the water’s route back.
Chimney stacks
We look at the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
Wind, rain and roofs in Widley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Widley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Cosham station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Purbrook Park School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We visit Widley as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Widley and the places around it.
We work across the PO7 and PO6 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You’ll find streets such as Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road. If you’re just outside Widley, we cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Widley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Springfield School, Solent Junior School and George Inn. Widley’s nearest station is Cosham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Widley includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Widley
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Widley
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Widley, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Widley is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is Widley in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Widley.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What we’re asked to look at in Widley
Many leaks begin at a flashing. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
Take an older house close to Christ Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If water appears again, it shows what was found before.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.