Hampshire · London and the South East
Bighton Roof Leak Investigation
We carry out roof leak investigations in Bighton and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bighton
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How a roof leak investigation works in Bighton
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. If you’ve noticed leaks at a dormer or roof window and wet patches on loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, the roof space and slate and tile slopes alike.
For a small place like Bighton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Bighton (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bighton
What else we do in Bighton
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Leaks that only appear in weather we cannot recreate
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Bighton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. With Hinton Ampner House about 4.3 miles south, Bighton sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Perins School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Bighton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO24 is covered for roof leak investigations. We also cover the places around Bighton: Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Bighton
In Bighton, that means homes and buildings near Three Horseshoes Public House. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Check the loft is accessible
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.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Upstands seal the edge of a flat roof where it meets a wall. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. In heavy rain, it can spill under the edges of the slates or tiles.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Bighton, 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.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Common questions in Bighton
Will you come out to Bighton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bighton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Why doesn’t the damp patch line up with the hole?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it finds a way through the ceiling. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak usually shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.