Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Woodgreen, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof leak investigations in Woodgreen.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How a roof leak investigation works in Woodgreen
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. Typical surveys look at ceiling stains that grow after rain and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, on flat roof details, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Being in a small place like Woodgreen makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us 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 written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Woodgreen (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Places near Woodgreen
Also in Woodgreen
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Woodgreen
Breamore House, about 1.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Woodgreen. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Breamore Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. The streets around a church such as St Boniface are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Woodgreen is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Woodgreen, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include High Street, Love Lane and Grace Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Breamore (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile south-west), Godshill (2 miles south), Upper Street (2 miles west) and Hale (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (8 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Near you in Woodgreen
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse and Groom pub and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south-west).
Woodgreen questions
Is my home in Woodgreen listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Woodgreen?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Woodgreen as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It shows temperature differences, not water itself, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Why get it checked now?
A leak that returns after a repair normally means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. That’s often what breaks the cycle. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Woodgreen
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- A written report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. They crack as the roof and wall move, letting rain run behind the joint.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
The survey, step by step
Once we have 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, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a small place like Woodgreen, access is normally the main thing to plan. 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 start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.