Hampshire · London and the South East
East Cholderton Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around East Cholderton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
We email the report to you. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in East Cholderton
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. We check each likely route and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is looked at from wherever it is safe to see it. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are wet patches on loft insulation and damp patches next to the stack.
Roofs in small places like East Cholderton often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- East Cholderton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near East Cholderton
What else we do in East Cholderton
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like East Cholderton can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Cholderton
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- A structural engineer’s report
- Putting the leak right
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
Common roof problems in East Cholderton
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Eroded pointing, cracked flaunching, failed flashings and open pots can all be responsible. It can show up on the chimney breast, nearby ceilings or in the loft space.
Problems we come across often include:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Take a building like Amport Church of England Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
East Cholderton questions
Do you cover smaller places like East Cholderton?
Yes, East Cholderton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in East Cholderton 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is it a leak or condensation?
It’s a common question. Leaks tend to follow wet weather and show in one place, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Roof leak investigations in East Cholderton: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you let a flat or house near Grateley station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
East Cholderton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. If you’re in East Cholderton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes East Cholderton. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Mullenspond (1 mile north), Thruxton (1 mile north-west), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Around East Cholderton
In East Cholderton, that means homes and buildings near White Horse Inn. The closest station to East Cholderton is Grateley station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.