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Roof leak investigation in Charlton, Hampshire
Wondering about the leaking roof at a property in Charlton? We carry out roof leak investigations in Charlton and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
FAQs for Charlton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Charlton?
Yes, Charlton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charlton?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Charlton
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you’ve noticed wet patches high on an inside wall and condensation that looks like a leak, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, rooflights and dormers and slate and tile slopes alike.
For a small place like Charlton, the inspection is the same as anywhere: 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, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Charlton (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Charlton
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Charlton
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
When to book a survey in Charlton
Condensation is frequently mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, especially where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Charlton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
Leaks and storm damage in Charlton
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Harrow Way Community School will know that water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Charlton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SP10 is covered for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Charlton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Portway Infant School and the streets around them. Charlton’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Charlton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.