Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Hinton Ampner
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Hinton Ampner, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
About our roof leak investigation in Hinton Ampner
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. We follow it back towards where it starts. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. We survey chimney stacks, flat roof details and rooflights and dormers, and people most often book us about drips in the loft during heavy rain and drips from nail tips in a cold loft.
Being in a small place like Hinton Ampner makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Hinton Ampner (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wind, rain and roofs in Hinton Ampner
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. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Historic houses like Hinton Ampner House, about 0.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Hinton Ampner goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Anyone responsible for a site like Cheriton Primary School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
Hinton Ampner is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Hinton Ampner is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area for roof leak investigations. That includes homes and businesses on Petersfield Road and Hinton Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hinton Ampner: Cheriton (1 mile west), Bramdean (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north) and New Alresford (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Around Hinton Ampner
Open spaces near Hinton Ampner include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hinton Ampner
- Lead flashings
- Rooflights and dormers
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Chimney stacks
Hinton Ampner questions
Is Hinton Ampner within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Hinton Ampner listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Does the investigation include the repair?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair isn’t part of it. The report shows where the water gets in and what should be done, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Why get it checked now?
Damp loft insulation loses much of its value. A slow leak can soak it for months before a stain appears. Catching it early limits what has to be replaced. Around Hinton Ampner, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Hinton Ampner needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- We check the likely entry points outside, like flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- We use moisture detection, and thermal imaging where it’s useful.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Prices for roof leak investigations in Hinton Ampner
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hinton Ampner
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys
Leaves and moss build up in valleys and hold water back. During a downpour, water can back up under the coverings.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.