Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Compton, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations in Compton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Compton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Compton?
Yes, Compton is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Compton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Report times depend on the package.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Compton
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. 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. The investigation finds and explains the cause, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and flat roof details, and common reasons people get in touch are drips from nail tips in a cold loft and leaks that appear only in driving rain.
In a village or hamlet like Compton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Compton (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Compton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
When to book a survey in Compton
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Wet nail tips and damp underlay over a wide area are classic signs.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Staining around the chimney inside
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Why it is worth a survey now in Compton
Wet insulation doesn’t insulate well. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. For older village homes like those around Compton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Putting the leak right
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
Useful tips for Compton property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Leave roof access to professionals
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
Roof leak investigations in Compton: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you own a rental within reach of Shawford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. Anyone responsible for a site like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Compton, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hampshire, we cover Compton. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SO21. Local streets include Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Compton
Around Compton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Inn, Thornden School and St. Cross Park and the streets around them. Compton’s nearest station is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles east. A little further out are Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Shawford Down and Twyford Down.