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Roof Leak Investigation in Cliddesden
Tracing where water is getting into your roof for Cliddesden, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Stains around a skylight
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Roof leak investigation in Cliddesden
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. Parapet walls and their gutters are looked at from wherever it’s safe. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water that shows only in certain storms and damp patches next to the stack.
Being in a small place like Cliddesden makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Cliddesden (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Cliddesden?
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.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Trees in and around Hackwood Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Cliddesden, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Carrying out the fix
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Roof by roof
Valleys
Debris in a valley slows the water and pushes it sideways. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
On a flat roof, a leak can show some distance from the split. Moisture readings and thermal imaging can help narrow it down where conditions suit.
Places near Cliddesden
Also in Cliddesden
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak that returns after a repair typically means the real source wasn’t found. We look past the obvious spot and check each likely route. It gives the next repair a far better chance. For an older or listed building in a place like Cliddesden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Cliddesden
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Wind, rain and roofs in Cliddesden
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. Historic houses such as The Vyne, about 4.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Cliddesden goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If you run a business near Festival Place, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Cliddesden, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Cliddesden. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG25 is covered for roof leak investigations. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead. We also cover Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Cliddesden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brighton Hill Community School, Hackwood Park and Jolly Farmer Public House. The closest station to Cliddesden is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
Questions from Cliddesden
Do you cover smaller places like Cliddesden?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Cliddesden listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
It typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.