Hampshire · London and the South East
Farleigh Wallop Roof Leak Investigation
We carry out roof leak investigations in Farleigh Wallop and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
About our roof leak investigation in Farleigh Wallop
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so we confirm what it suggests with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Common reasons to book are condensation that looks like a leak and leaks at a dormer or roof window, across lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roof details.
Many homes in small places like Farleigh Wallop face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Farleigh Wallop (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Roof leak investigations around Farleigh Wallop
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. The wider area around Farleigh Wallop has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 5 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of St. Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Brighton Hill Community School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Farleigh Wallop is about 3 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Farleigh Wallop, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Farleigh Wallop. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: RG25. You’ll find streets such as The Avenue and Grammarsham Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Hatch Warren (1 mile north), Dummer (2 miles west), Kempshott (2 miles north-west), Brighton Hill (2 miles north) and South Ham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles north-east).
Around Farleigh Wallop
Farleigh Wallop’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (4.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (3.6 miles north). Not far away are The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
Towns and villages near Farleigh Wallop
What else we do in Farleigh Wallop
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Farleigh Wallop?
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Split linings, slipped valley tiles or debris can send that water under the coverings. Leaks from valleys often show up some distance away inside.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Festival Place, a leak can close part of a shop or office, so finding the cause quickly matters.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it’s safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Farleigh Wallop frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Questions from Farleigh Wallop
Will you come out to Farleigh Wallop?
Yes, Farleigh Wallop is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Farleigh Wallop in the area you cover?
Yes, Farleigh Wallop is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Why is the stain in a different place from the leak?
Water follows the easiest path, not the shortest. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
What affects the price in Farleigh Wallop
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.