Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Andover Down
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Andover Down. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
About our roof leak investigation in Andover Down
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water frequently travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it’s needed. Common reasons to book are a leak that comes and goes with the weather and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, across the roof space, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Many homes in small places like Andover Down face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Andover Down
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. 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 the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Andover Down is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Andover Down is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SP11 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on London Road and The Middleway or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Andover Down
We work in homes and buildings around Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). For a walk, there is Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Andover Down can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak, particularly in driving rain.
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Questions from Andover Down
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Andover Down?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Andover Down in the area you cover?
Yes, Andover Down is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Andover Down?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How do I book a survey in Andover Down?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.