Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Bailey Green
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Bailey Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Bailey Green
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. Common reasons to book are drips in the loft during heavy rain and wet patches high on an inside wall, across lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details.
Somewhere as small as Bailey Green, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Bailey Green (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Bailey Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
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.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Bailey Green?
A chimney stack has lots of places for rain to get in. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the roof space.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Staining around the chimney inside
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
Roof leak investigations in Bailey Green: local notes
About 4.7 miles west lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Bailey Green has been built on. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Bailey Green is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Bailey Green, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Bailey Green. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you’re just outside Bailey Green, we cover Privett (1 mile south-east), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Charlwood (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Bailey Green
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
Bailey Green: your questions answered
Is Bailey Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Bailey Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Bailey Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bailey Green
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.