Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Headley, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Headley, with photographs and a written report.
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Water that shows only in certain storms
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Carrying out the fix
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Headley
- Lead flashings
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
How a roof leak investigation works in Headley
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Tracing the route first means any work can be aimed at the right place. We survey chimney stacks, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers, and common reasons people get in touch are brown rings on upstairs ceilings and stains around a skylight.
Somewhere as small as Headley, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Headley (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Headley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
For a price for roof leak investigations in Headley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
When to book a survey in Headley
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Liphook station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. It’s unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. For older village homes like those around Headley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Headley
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Headley
Is Headley within the area you cover?
Yes. Headley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right 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 Headley?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Headley is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Report times depend on the package.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why isn’t the leak directly above the stain?
Because water travels. It can follow a timber or the underlay a long way first, so the entry point is frequently well away from the mark. We follow the route back instead of guessing.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How should I prepare for the leak investigation?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Also near Headley
More services for Headley
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Headley and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof leak investigations around Headley
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Holme Church of England Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Headley is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We cover Headley and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Guildford.
Roof leak investigations in GU35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on High Street, Crabtree Gardens and Pound Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Arford (1 mile north-east), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Deadwater (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Near you in Headley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mill Chase Academy and The Holly Bush Inn. The closest station to Headley is Liphook station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.