Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Knights Enham
Tracing where water is getting into your roof across Knights Enham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Stains around a skylight
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water that shows only in certain storms
How a roof leak investigation works in Knights Enham
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 in heavy rain. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from every safe vantage point. The findings are recorded with photos. If you’re worried about leaks below a flat extension roof and leaks at a dormer or roof window, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Knights Enham often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
What you get is a clear record of the leaking roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Knights Enham (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Clear the loft hatch so we can get in
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Have flashings and flat roofs looked at every few years. Flashings, valleys and flat roof details are frequent weak points, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Roof by roof
Parapet and box gutters
Linings, joints and outlets are inspected wherever it is safe, and look for signs of past overflowing.
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Knights Enham
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
Take a building like Roman Way Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
Landlords, agents and block managers in Knights Enham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Knights Enham and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the leaking roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It’s unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. Outbuildings and barns around Knights Enham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Knights Enham
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Leaks and storm damage in Knights Enham
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Knights Enham is about 1 mile north of Andover, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Knights Enham, the roof can be surveyed. Knights Enham is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof leak investigations. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SP10. Local streets include Manor Copse and Newbury Road, and we cover them all. We also cover East Anton (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile north), Smannell (1 mile north-east), Upper Enham (1 mile north) and Finkley (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Knights Enham
In Knights Enham, that means homes and buildings near Harrow Way Community School, among other places. Knights Enham’s nearest station is Andover station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Knights Enham includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the leaking roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Knights Enham 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- Inside, we look at the stain and the ceiling around it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from ground level, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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FAQs for Knights Enham
Is my home in Knights Enham 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Knights Enham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.