Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Ibthorpe, Hampshire
We carry out roof leak investigations in Ibthorpe and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How a roof leak investigation works in Ibthorpe
Most roof leaks start at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and we follow where the evidence leads. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. Each one is checked from wherever it is safe to see it. We survey slate and tile slopes, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water through the ceiling under a flat roof and ceiling stains that grow after rain.
Many homes in small places like Ibthorpe face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ibthorpe
Is Ibthorpe within the area you cover?
Yes, Ibthorpe is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ibthorpe?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you definitely find the leak?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Many leave clear signs, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. We report what we found and the likeliest sources.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
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What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether rotten timbers meet design loads
- Carrying out the fix
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Lead flashings
Why act early in Ibthorpe
Water damage grows the longer it’s left. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Around Ibthorpe, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ibthorpe
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How the survey changes by roof type
Slate and tile slopes
‘Nail fatigue’ is a common cause of slipped slates. Even a single gap can let water in, particularly in driving rain.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Ibthorpe 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 help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Roof leak investigations around Ibthorpe
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from. With Stargroves about 4.9 miles north-east, Ibthorpe sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. Take a building like Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Roofs in Ibthorpe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Ibthorpe is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Reading.
All of SP11 is covered for roof leak investigations. Nearby, we also carry out roof leak investigations in Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
What’s near Ibthorpe
We work in homes and buildings around George And Dragon Public House. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). The countryside around Ibthorpe includes Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.