Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Grateley, Hampshire
Need a roof leak investigation in Grateley? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
How a roof leak investigation works in Grateley
We investigate roof leaks in Grateley and across London and South East England. We visit on any day of the week. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a report with photos and recommendations. If it is leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then call 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. We are often asked to look into water that shows only in certain storms and damp ceilings under a flat roof, across lead flashings, slate and tile slopes and valleys and parapet gutters.
Roofs in small places like Grateley often stand in the open, 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Grateley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Grateley
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Take a building like Grateley Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Grateley and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Grateley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across the SP11 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Grateley: Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Grateley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn, among other places. The closest station to Grateley is Grateley station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Grateley
Landlords and agents in Grateley book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Grateley
How do I find out if my home in Grateley is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Grateley?
Yes, Grateley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
Our job here is to trace the leak and explain it, not to carry out the repair. With the report, a roofer knows exactly where to look.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Make sure the loft is accessible
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes one in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
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.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Grateley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the roof space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from each safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Grateley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Other services in Grateley
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Outlets drain a flat roof. When one blocks, water ponds and finds any weak spot. Outlets and the area around them are checked.
Chimney stacks
Chimneys let water in through pointing, flaunching, flashings and open pots. We check each one as far as we can safely see.