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Roof leak investigation in Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Hurstbourne Priors, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
Roof leak investigation in Hurstbourne Priors: what you get
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Telling us when it happens helps a lot and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. If you’ve noticed a leak that comes and goes with the weather and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Hurstbourne Priors, the inspection is the same as anywhere: 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. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Hurstbourne Priors (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for roof leak investigations in Hurstbourne Priors
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Hurstbourne Priors
Many leaks begin at a flashing. 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.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hurstbourne Priors
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Questions from Hurstbourne Priors
Will you come out to Hurstbourne Priors?
Yes. Hurstbourne Priors is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hurstbourne Priors?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long does a roof leak investigation take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Report times depend on the package.
Can every leak be traced?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but some only appear in certain weather. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
Condensation can look very like a leak. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We check the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Hurstbourne Priors can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- We email a report with photographs, the likely entry point and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
Nearby places to Hurstbourne Priors
Other services in Hurstbourne Priors
Wind, rain and roofs in Hurstbourne Priors
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Take a building like Testbourne Community School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you own a rental within reach of Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Hurstbourne Priors and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Hurstbourne Priors and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of RG28 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Near you in Hurstbourne Priors
In Hurstbourne Priors, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers Inn. Hurstbourne Priors’s nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes.