Hampshire · London and the South East
Ellingham Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations across Ellingham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigation in Ellingham
We investigate roof leaks in Ellingham and across London and the South East. We visit on any day of the week. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, and then call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to arrange a visit. If you are worried about damp on a chimney breast and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ellingham, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Ellingham (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Putting the leak right
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
Other services in Ellingham
FAQs for Ellingham
Do you cover Ellingham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Ellingham is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Ellingham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Ellingham?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof leak investigations around Ellingham
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary and All Saints, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ringwood School Academy, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Ellingham is in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Ellingham, we can survey the roof. Ellingham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in BH24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Ellingham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Beams Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ellingham include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are looked at.
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see, and look for damp on the breast inside.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Ellingham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Stay off ladders and the roof
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, which is frequently mistaken for a leak. Check insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
What affects the price in Ellingham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.