Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Leckford
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in Leckford, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Stains around a skylight
- Wet patches on loft insulation
How a roof leak investigation works in Leckford
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Standing water puts extra pressure on every weak point. We check the roof surface and the ceiling below to narrow it down. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. We are frequently asked to look into ceiling stains that grow after rain and water coming in around a roof light or dormer, across lead flashings, the roof space and chimney stacks.
For a small place like Leckford, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. It’s useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
The report records the leaking roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Leckford (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Leckford 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 cannot see is noted.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Leckford questions
Do you cover Leckford?
Yes, Leckford is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Leckford is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Why does not the damp patch line up with the hole?
Because water travels. It runs along rafters, battens or underlay before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from where it gets in. That’s why we trace the route rather than patching above the stain.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A stack has several possible ways in for rain. Each is looked at from each safe vantage point.
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Flat roof water can travel under the covering before it shows. Where conditions allow, moisture readings and thermal imaging help narrow it down.
What a roof leak investigation looks like in Leckford
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Living close to Longstock Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Leckford and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Leckford and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Around Leckford
Around Leckford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Peat Spade Public House and Longstock Park and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). The countryside around Leckford includes Mill Lake.
Useful tips for Leckford property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Catch drips in a bucket and protect the floor
- Take dated photos of the leak
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Plan a roof survey every few years. They’re where most leaks start, and catching wear early keeps water out.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leckford
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
When to book a survey in Leckford
Some water in the loft is not rain at all. Moist air from bathrooms and kitchens condenses on the cold underside of the roof, particularly where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Wet patches on loft insulation
Take a building like Test Valley School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours