Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Chilbolton
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Chilbolton and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
About our roof leak investigation in Chilbolton
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. You get a written report with photos showing the likely entry point and the route the water is taking, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, while the repair is a separate matter. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and slate and tile slopes, and people most often book us about damp underlay across a wide area and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
In a village or hamlet like Chilbolton, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. 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. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Chilbolton (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
After a downpour, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Chilbolton
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. Once mould takes hold, it is harder to clear. Finding the leak comes first. In a small place like Chilbolton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Chilbolton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Roof leak investigations around Chilbolton
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Living close to Longstock Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Chilbolton and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Chilbolton. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO20 is within our area for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Around Chilbolton
Around Chilbolton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Mill Lake.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Chilbolton questions
Is Chilbolton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Chilbolton in the area you cover?
Yes, Chilbolton is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does the visit take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Report times depend on the package.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Chilbolton?
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Stains around a skylight
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Less, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
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How we price roof leak investigations
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.