Hampshire · London and the South East
Hatherden Roof Leak Investigation
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Hatherden, with photographs and a written report.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Stains around a skylight
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Tell us if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Make sure the loft is accessible
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Roof leak investigation in Hatherden: what you get
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture detection confirms where timbers, plaster or insulation are damp. A thermal camera shows patterns of temperature rather than water, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. The best thermal results come after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. Common reasons to book are stains around a skylight and water that shows only in certain storms, across lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Hatherden, older roofs have frequently 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. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Hatherden (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Hatherden, 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.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Questions from Hatherden
Is Hatherden within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hatherden?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Can you trace a leak in dry weather?
Usually, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
How do I book a survey in Hatherden?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
What a roof leak investigation doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Putting the leak right
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Hatherden
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Places near Hatherden
Other services in Hatherden
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Hatherden
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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 site and facilities teams at buildings like Hatherden Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. For landlords with property near Andover station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Christchurch, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hatherden. Across Hampshire, we cover Hatherden. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SP11 for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Hatherden, we cover Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hatherden
In Hatherden, that means homes and buildings near The Hare & Hounds pub and Harrow Way Community School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hatherden include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.