Hampshire · London and the South East
Hartley Wintney Roof Leak Investigation
Independent roof leak investigations in Hartley Wintney. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hartley Wintney
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Flashings at chimneys and walls, valleys, gutters, parapets and flat roof upstands and outlets are the usual suspects. 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 each safe vantage point. We survey the roof space, slate and tile slopes and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are wet patches on loft insulation and staining around the chimney inside.
Houses in smaller places like Hartley Wintney can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather frequently points to an exposed detail. Tell us when it happens when you contact us. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Hartley Wintney (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Hartley Wintney
Is Hartley Wintney within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hartley Wintney?
Yes, Hartley Wintney is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Rain that gets in will run along whatever it lands on. On a pitched roof it often runs down a rafter before it shows. Tracing that path is the heart of a leak investigation.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Unused flues with open pots can let rain straight in.
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. We check every flashing that could feed the stain.
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Why act early in Hartley Wintney
Water damage grows the longer it’s left. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Arranging work in a smaller place like Hartley Wintney is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Hartley Wintney
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hartley Wintney
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hartley Wintney, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Hartley Wintney, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roof leak investigations around Hartley Wintney
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark like St John's Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Greenfields Junior School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. For landlords with property near Winchfield station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Hartley Wintney is about 4 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. In Hartley Wintney, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG27 is covered for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as London Road, High Street and Harthouse Court, all of which we cover. Other places close to Hartley Wintney include Mattingley (2 miles west), Hazeley (2 miles north-west), Hound Green (3 miles north-west), Rotherwick (3 miles west) and Bramshill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles west), Farnborough (6 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Hartley Wintney
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Waggon & Horses pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winchfield station, about 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Fleet Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hitches Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.