Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Andover
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Andover, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains around a skylight
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
About our roof leak investigation in Andover
We investigate roof leaks in Andover and across London and South East England. We visit on any day of the week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. You get a report with photographs and recommendations. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed water marks that spread in wet weather and wet patches high on an inside wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Many homes around Andover have been extended, frequently with flat roofs or dormers, and where an extension meets the house is a common leak point. The flashings and upstands at those joints get a close look. The stain inside is frequently some way from where water gets in, especially around extensions.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Andover (SP10, SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a home in Andover, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Andover
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For landlords with property near Andover station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Hotels and guest houses near Andover cannot easily close rooms for a leak.
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Bookings from Andover are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SP10 and SP11 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as High Street, Goddard Square and London Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A303 and A342, Andover is easy for us to reach for roof leak investigations. If you are just outside Andover, we cover Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
What’s near Andover
In Andover, that means homes and buildings near The Angel Inn, Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. Andover’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Andover include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Questions from Andover
Do you carry out roof surveys in Andover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Andover?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Towns and villages near Andover
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What affects the price in Andover
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Andover
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings