Hampshire · London and the South East
Hawkley Roof Leak Investigation
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Hawkley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Damp on a chimney breast
How a roof leak investigation works in Hawkley
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit in heavy rain. Parapet walls and their gutters are checked from wherever it is safe. The findings are recorded with photos. We survey the roof space, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and drips from nail tips in a cold loft.
Somewhere as small as Hawkley, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it is worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Hawkley (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof leak investigations
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it is a useful record of what was found.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Hawkley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- We email a report with photos, the likely entry point and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and 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.
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Hawkley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hawkley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hawkley?
Yes, Hawkley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I book a survey in Hawkley?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What happens after the survey?
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 does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. That is why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
Valleys
Stains from a valley leak often show some distance off. From inside the roof space, we follow the water’s route back.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Hawkley roofs and the weather
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. 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 Peter and St Paul: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hawkley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Hawkley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across GU33 for roof leak investigations. If you’re just outside Hawkley, we cover Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Hawkley
We work in homes and buildings around Hawkley Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Liss station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hawkley include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Hawkley?
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Old bitumen felt may cope for a while, but it tears and sags with age, and very old roofs may have no underlay at all. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Stains around a skylight
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
If you own a rental within reach of Liss station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives