Hampshire · London and the South East
East Stratton Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across East Stratton, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere like East Stratton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Roof leak investigation in East Stratton: what you get
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. It gives any roofer a clear brief. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. We survey chimney stacks, rooflights and dormers and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about damp patches next to the stack and leaks below a flat extension roof.
Roofs in small places like East Stratton 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 written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- East Stratton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in East Stratton
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
What a roof leak investigation looks like in East Stratton
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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’s detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Roofs in East Stratton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes East Stratton. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in East Stratton
We work in homes and buildings around The Northbrook Arms. The closest station to East Stratton is Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water and electrics don’t mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching. Then the source needs tracing. For older village homes like those around East Stratton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in East Stratton
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Check the loft is accessible
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, so you know what to deal with first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
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East Stratton: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Stratton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover East Stratton?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and East Stratton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
We use thermal imaging where it helps, and it’s included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.
Why is not the leak directly above the stain?
Water rarely drops straight down. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is often well away from the mark. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
How much is a survey?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. We trace the route from the loft where there is safe access.