Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Hook, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations in Hook, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hook
We use moisture detection and thermal imaging where they help. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey flat roof details, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are stains around a skylight and drips from nail tips in a cold loft.
In older homes around places like Hook, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it is old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are frequently the first clue.
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.
- Place
- Hook (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Carrying out the fix
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
Nearby places to Hook
More services for Hook
Why it is worth a survey now in Hook
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. Around Hook, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
Hook: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hook is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Hook?
Yes, Hook is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. The best results come after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. Damp areas can hold heat differently from dry ones. We always check what it shows with moisture readings.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Roof leak investigations around Hook
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Stratfield Saye House, about 4.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hook. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to St John the Evangelist: leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Hook is about 5 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Hook gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG27 is covered for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and Rookswood Close. Main roads around Hook include the B3349, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Hook include Hook Common (1 mile south-west), Murrell Green (1 mile east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south), Newnham (1 mile west) and Nately Scures (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hook
We work in homes and buildings around Robert May's School. Hook has its own railway station: Hook station. A little further out are Odiham Castle (1.6 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hook includes Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Common roof problems in Hook
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it, often well away from where it shows.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hook Junior School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
What affects the price in Hook
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Hook, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- 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
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.