Hampshire · London and the South East
Hannington Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Hannington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
Roof leak investigation in Hannington: what you get
Our roof leak investigations cover Hannington and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. We look inside and out, at flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details. The findings come in a written report with photos. If it’s leaking right now, contain the water and keep it clear of electrics, then phone 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. If you’ve noticed damp underlay across a wide area and water through the ceiling under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Hannington makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Hannington (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a roof leak investigation starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Check the loft is accessible
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
Plan a roof survey every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
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What else we do in Hannington
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Lead flashings
Wherever a roof meets a wall or stack, a flashing keeps rain out. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Hannington
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Hannington roofs and the weather
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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Overton station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Hannington is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. In Hannington, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of RG26 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Meadham Lane and Ibworth Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Hannington, we cover Kingsclere (2 miles north-west), Ibworth (2 miles south-east), Wolverton (2 miles north-east), Townsend (2 miles north-east) and Wolverton Common (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north-east), Hook (12 miles east) and Popley (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hannington
In Hannington, that means homes and buildings near The Vine pub. The closest station to Hannington is Overton station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Ladle Hill.
Common roof problems in Hannington
When a slate slips or a tile cracks, the underlay takes the water. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. On slate roofs, slipping is frequently caused by corroded nails.
Problems we come across often include:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp patches next to the stack
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a small place like Hannington, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe viewpoint.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Hannington: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hannington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Hannington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
Often, yes. Leaks leave clues, like staining, damp timber and moisture in materials. Some leaks only show in particular weather, so photos and notes from when it leaks help a lot.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How much does a roof leak investigation cost in Hannington?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space