Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Froyle, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Froyle, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigation in Froyle: what you get
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We look at all of them, from every safe viewpoint. We’re often asked to look into damp ceilings under a flat roof and wet patches high on an inside wall, on chimney stacks, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Froyle, older roofs have often been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Froyle (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Froyle
Many leaks begin at a flashing. 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, frequently well away from where it shows.
Look out for signs like these:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Stains around a skylight
If you own a rental within reach of Bentley (Hampshire) station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
FAQs for Froyle
Do you cover smaller places like Froyle?
Yes, Froyle is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Froyle?
Yes, Froyle is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Froyle?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Froyle
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the leaking roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Froyle
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary of the Assumption, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Froyle is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Froyle is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for roof leak investigations. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We work across GU34 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Park Lane, Westburn Fields and Barnfield Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Froyle include Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Near you in Froyle
We work in homes and buildings around Hen And Chicken Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Holybourne Hill.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Froyle, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Note the weather when the leak shows
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Leave roof access to professionals
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant.
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. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
Prices for roof leak investigations in Froyle
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.