Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Ashford, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations in Ashford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water that shows only in certain storms
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Ashford, access is often the only tricky part. 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.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- 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.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How a roof leak investigation works in Ashford
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back, one likely route at a time. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. If you’ve noticed water marks that spread in wet weather and leaks that appear only in driving rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Ashford, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Ashford (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price roof leak investigations
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof leak investigations around Ashford
The wider area around Ashford has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 3 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Ashford is in Hampshire. Ashford is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Ashford is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Station Road, Rookwood Gardens and Ashford Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Sandleheath (1 mile west), Alderholt (2 miles south-west), Damerham (2 miles north-west), Rockbourne (3 miles north-west) and Broxhill (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Ashford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Burgate School and Sixth Form and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (2.1 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Ashford include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Common questions in Ashford
Will you come out to Ashford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ashford?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ashford is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can thermal imaging help find my roof leak?
Thermal imaging is used where it’s useful, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so we confirm its findings with moisture readings.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done.
What we’re asked to look at in Ashford
Condensation is frequently mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, especially where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
If you look after a building like Fordingbridge Junior School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for Ashford property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, rather than at the stain.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.