Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Ellisfield, Hampshire
Need a roof leak investigation in Ellisfield? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Ellisfield, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We check the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How a roof leak investigation works in Ellisfield
Not every drip is a leak. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, because they need very different work. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you’ve noticed leaks that appear only in driving rain and ceiling stains that grow after rain, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Ellisfield face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Ellisfield (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for Ellisfield
Is Ellisfield within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Ellisfield?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ellisfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
Frequently, yes. Stains, tide marks, damp timbers and moisture readings normally point the way. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. We find the probable source before anyone starts work, so the repair is aimed at the right place. Older and listed buildings around Ellisfield may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ellisfield
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Record whether it leaks in every downpour or only some
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Leaks and storm damage in Ellisfield
About 3.9 miles south lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Ellisfield has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Martin, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you run a business near Festival Place, water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast. If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ellisfield and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Ellisfield is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RG25. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Ellisfield
In Ellisfield, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 4.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Not far away are The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ellisfield
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.