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Roof Leak Investigation in Holybourne
Find out what’s going on with the leaking roof before you decide what to do next. Roof leak investigations in Holybourne, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Let us know what has already been tried
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
How a roof leak investigation works in Holybourne
On older houses, leaks frequently start at lead work and hidden gutters. Lead flashings crack or lift, valley linings wear and parapet gutters overflow when outlets block. A central valley gutter on a butterfly roof often turns out to be the source. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from each safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. Typical surveys look at staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, on lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Holybourne, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Holybourne (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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.
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak.
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Holybourne can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are checked, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Holybourne: your questions answered
Is my home in Holybourne listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Is Holybourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Holybourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Holybourne?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Many apparent leaks turn out to be condensation. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often spread out and worse in cold weather. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Holybourne
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Wind, rain and roofs in Holybourne
Bentworth Hall, about 4.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Holybourne. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. Anyone responsible for a site like Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside. For hotels and guest houses around Holybourne, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. In Holybourne, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Holybourne. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across GU34 for roof leak investigations. We cover properties on London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road. Other places close to Holybourne include Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Holybourne
Around Holybourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart pub, Eggar's School and Treloar School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.