Hampshire · London and the South East
Appleshaw Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations around Appleshaw, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
About our roof leak investigation in Appleshaw
Some leaks only appear in certain weather. Wind-driven rain, an overflowing gutter or snow melt may be what triggers it. Telling us when it happens helps a lot, along with any photos you’ve taken. Even on a dry day, a leak usually leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. Common reasons to book are staining around the chimney inside and damp underlay across a wide area, on slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space.
Many homes in small places like Appleshaw face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Appleshaw (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Appleshaw can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the roof space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Appleshaw roofs and the weather
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Anyone responsible for a site like Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter in the Wood are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Roofs in Appleshaw get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Greensey and West Park or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Appleshaw include Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Appleshaw
In Appleshaw, that means homes and buildings near Walnut Tree Inn. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Appleshaw
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Places near Appleshaw
What else we do in Appleshaw
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. Outbuildings and barns around Appleshaw are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Common questions in Appleshaw
Do you cover Appleshaw?
Yes, Appleshaw is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Appleshaw as anywhere else.
Is Appleshaw within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.