Hampshire · London and the South East
Bentworth Roof Leak Investigation
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Bentworth, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Stains around a skylight
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Bentworth
Is my home in Bentworth listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Bentworth?
Yes, Bentworth is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Bentworth
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below 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. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks below a flat extension roof and damp on a chimney breast.
Somewhere as small as Bentworth, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Bentworth (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Bentworth
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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. About 0.2 miles south-west lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Bentworth has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church like St. Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building such as St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Bentworth, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Bentworth is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
Near you in Bentworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Star Inn. For rail, the closest station is Alton station, roughly 3.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bentworth include King's Hill.
What affects the price in Bentworth
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Also in Bentworth
Why get it checked now?
A small drip today can be a bigger leak after the next storm. Each storm can open a gap a little more. An investigation now gives you time to plan the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bentworth, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Bentworth
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Bentworth
Some water in the loft isn’t rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
For landlords with property near Alton station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Putting the leak right
- A structural engineer’s report
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bentworth
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. For a village or hamlet like Bentworth, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.