Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Foxcotte
Roof leak investigations across Foxcotte, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found, which makes the next step quicker.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
How a roof leak investigation works in Foxcotte
Older homes have more places for water to get in. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof frequently turns out to be the source in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe viewpoint. The findings are recorded with photos. If you’ve noticed stains around a skylight and wet patches high on an inside wall, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Foxcotte 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 record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Foxcotte (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Foxcotte
Is Foxcotte within the area you cover?
Yes, Foxcotte is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Foxcotte listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can you always find the source?
We can’t promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Foxcotte?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Leaks and storm damage in Foxcotte
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Thomas, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Harrow Way Community School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Foxcotte, we can carry out roof leak investigations at your property. Foxcotte is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in SP10 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Foxcotte, we cover Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Around Foxcotte
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Portway Infant School and White Hart Public House. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the leaking roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Foxcotte can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it is useful.
- Your report sets out where the water is most likely getting in, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.