Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Hawley, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations across Hawley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Wet patches on loft insulation
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it is safe.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hawley
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so a ceiling stain is rarely directly below the cause. Our leak investigation traces it back. Patching the spot above the stain often misses the real cause. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We survey the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roof details, and people most often book us about ceiling stains that grow after rain and wet patches high on an inside wall.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Hawley can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. The stack, its flashings and the loft space beside it are all worth checking.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Hawley (GU17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Hawley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Your questions about roof leak investigations in Hawley
Will you come out to Hawley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Hawley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hawley as anywhere else.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Check the loft can be reached. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Can you always find the source?
We cannot promise to find every leak on one visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hawley
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep a photo record of the damp patch
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
Once the work is done, hold on to the report. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- Carrying out the fix
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
Towns and villages near Hawley
Also in Hawley
Roof leak investigations in Hawley: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Living close to Sandhurst Memorial Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Bookings from Hawley are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Hawley. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU17 is within our area for roof leak investigations. Streets in the area include London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road. Hawley sits on or near the A30. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
Around Hawley
In Hawley, that means homes and buildings near Mr Bumble pub, Fernhill School and Language College and Royal Military Academy Library, among other places. There’s a railway station in Hawley itself: Blackwater station. Nearby you will also find Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hawley include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Common roof problems in Hawley
A roof valley collects the rain from two slopes. Worn lead, cracked linings or a build-up of leaves and moss can push water under the slates or tiles. The stain may appear well away from the valley itself.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp on a chimney breast
Landlords with a home close to Blackwater station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?