Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Langrish
Independent roof leak investigations in Langrish. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damp patches next to the stack
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
About our roof leak investigation in Langrish
Water is good at hiding where it gets in. Water often travels along timbers or underlay before it finds a way down, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts, one likely route at a time. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. If you’ve noticed damp underlay across a wide area and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Many homes in small places like Langrish face open ground, 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Langrish (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Langrish property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know about any past repairs to the roof
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
Keep the report after the work is done. If the leak returns, it’s a useful record of what was found.
After a downpour, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for drips, damp patches and stains on timbers. Take photos of anything that changes.
Questions from Langrish
Do you carry out roof surveys in Langrish?
Yes, Langrish is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Langrish as anywhere else.
How do I find out if my home in Langrish is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
What should I do before you arrive?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Langrish?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Langrish. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Around Langrish, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
For a price for roof leak investigations in Langrish, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roof leak investigations around Langrish
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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. For landlords with property near Petersfield station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. Take a building like Langrish Primary School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Langrish is about 3 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Langrish and the rest of Hampshire. Langrish is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across GU32 for roof leak investigations. You will find streets such as Reeds Meadow, Winchester Road and The Close. We also cover Froxfield Green (1 mile north), Stroud (1 mile east), High Cross (2 miles north), Petersfield (3 miles east) and Steep (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Langrish
We work in homes and buildings around The Petersfield School. For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Parapet and box gutters
We check the linings, joints and outlets where we can see them safely.
Lead flashings
Some roofs have mortar where you’d expect lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water and electrics don’t mix. If water is reaching a light fitting or switch, keep clear of it and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Older cottages and farmhouses around Langrish can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.