Hampshire · London and the South East
Hattingley Roof Leak Investigation
Roof leak investigations in Hattingley and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining around the chimney inside
How a roof leak investigation works in Hattingley
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. We check each likely route and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from each safe vantage point. We survey the roof space, valleys and parapet gutters and lead flashings, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damp walls below an overflowing gutter and brown rings on upstairs ceilings.
Many homes in small places like Hattingley face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Hattingley (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Hattingley
With Bentworth Hall about 1.9 miles north-east, Hattingley sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hattingley and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Hattingley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in GU34 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
Near you in Hattingley
A little further out are Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Hattingley includes King's Hill.
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Hattingley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hattingley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Hattingley?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Hattingley is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. We check each one as far as we can safely see.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Putting the leak right
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. In a hamlet or village like Hattingley, a postcode doesn’t 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.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hattingley
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Hattingley
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can send that water under the coverings. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Stains around a skylight
Take a building like Medstead Church of England Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Prices for roof leak investigations in Hattingley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.