Hampshire · London and the South East
Cole Henley Roof Leak Investigation
We carry out roof leak investigations in Cole Henley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Cole Henley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Cole Henley
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. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. Even on a dry day, a leak normally leaves clues: stained timbers, tide marks and damp underlay. Moisture readings show where materials are still wet. We are frequently asked to look into damp ceilings under a flat roof and wet patches high on an inside wall, across valleys and parapet gutters, the roof space and rooflights and dormers.
Roofs in small places like Cole Henley often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Cole Henley (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof leak investigations
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cole Henley
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near Cole Henley
Also in Cole Henley
Questions from Cole Henley
Will you come out to Cole Henley?
Yes, Cole Henley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cole Henley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can every leak be traced?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Does the investigation include the repair?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
In many cases, yes. Leaks leave clues, such as staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Intermittent leaks can be harder, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Roof leak investigations in Cole Henley: local notes
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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If you look after a building such as Testbourne Community School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you own a rental within reach of Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Cole Henley, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Cole Henley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of RG28 for roof leak investigations. If you’re just outside Cole Henley, we cover Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Around Cole Henley
Cole Henley’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. For a walk, there is Ladle Hill.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Move stored items away from the hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
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.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.