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Roof leak investigation in Exton, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations across Exton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigation in Exton
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you’ve noticed damp walls below an overflowing gutter and water that shows only in certain storms, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roof details, rooflights and dormers and the roof space alike.
In a village or hamlet like Exton, 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. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Exton (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Exton
Is Exton in the area you cover?
Yes, Exton is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Exton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Exton is listed?
We cannot 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.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s in the report?
A report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Other services in Exton
Surveys for landlords and agents in Exton
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.
Why act early in Exton
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. The sooner the cause is found, the less needs replacing. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older roofs in small places like Exton can have low, tight loft 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.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there’s safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Exton
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Take an older house close to 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. Even a single gap can let water in.
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
Exton roofs and the weather
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. About 4.2 miles north lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Exton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Meonstoke Church of England Infant School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Exton can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Exton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Roof leak investigations in SO32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane. We also cover the places around Exton: Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Exton
In Exton, that means homes and buildings near The Shoe Inn, among other places. For a walk, there is St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.