Hampshire · London and the South East
Ashley Heath Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Ashley Heath, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
How a roof leak investigation works in Ashley Heath
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it’s safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. Typical surveys look at staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, across slate and tile slopes, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Ashley Heath can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Ashley Heath (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Ashley Heath
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Living close to Avon Heath Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. In a smaller place like Ashley Heath, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Roof leak investigations in Ashley Heath: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to All Saints: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Ives Primary & Nursery School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Ashley Heath is in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations in Ashley Heath for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Ashley Heath and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area for roof leak investigations. You will find streets like Woolsbridge Road, The Glade and Hill Way. Close by, we survey roofs in St Ives (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile south), Avon Castle (2 miles south-east) and Matchams (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lymington (14 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ashley Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Ringwood Waldorf School, Ringwood School and Avon Heath Country Park. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashley Heath includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ashley Heath. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Arranging work in a smaller place like Ashley Heath is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
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Other services in Ashley Heath
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. If it is too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Ashley Heath
Do you cover Ashley Heath?
Yes, Ashley Heath is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashley Heath?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Ashley Heath?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not always, and we’ll be honest about that. Some leaks hide well, especially those that need wind-driven rain. Where the source is not certain, we list the likely routes in order.