Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Brown Candover, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Brown Candover, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Condensation that looks like a leak
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Brown Candover
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. 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. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you’ve noticed damp underlay across a wide area and wet patches high on an inside wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Brown Candover makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Brown Candover (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
We email the report to you. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Common questions in Brown Candover
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brown Candover?
Yes, Brown Candover is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Brown Candover as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Brown Candover within the area you cover?
Yes. Brown Candover is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair isn’t part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Roof leak investigations in Brown Candover: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Brown Candover is about 9 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Brown Candover and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Brown Candover and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SO24 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Spybush Lane, Bryces Lane and Gravel Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Totford (1 mile south-west), Northington (1 mile south-west), Preston Candover (2 miles north-east), Upper Wield (3 miles east) and Old Alresford (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (9 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in Brown Candover
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Woolpack Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.4 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (2.7 miles east).
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
When to book a survey in Brown Candover
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, often well away from where it shows.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Stains around a skylight
If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why get it checked now?
Leaks tend to get worse, not better. Wind lifts loose slates further and gaps widen. Tracing it now lets you plan the work rather than react to it. Outbuildings and barns around Brown Candover are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Brown Candover can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.