Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Lindford, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the leaking roof at your property in Lindford. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining around the chimney inside
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Lindford is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
About our roof leak investigation in Lindford
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. If you are worried about water that shows only in certain storms and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Lindford, some roofs face open ground, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. A leak that only appears in certain weather often points to an exposed detail. It helps to know when and where the water appears. Gutters and downpipes on the exposed side are worth a look as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Lindford (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lindford
What else we do in Lindford
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lindford
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Slate and tile slopes
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Rooflights and dormers
Common questions in Lindford
Is Lindford in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Lindford is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Lindford 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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you always find the source?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. If we can’t be sure, the report ranks the possible sources.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What should I do before you arrive?
Check the loft can be reached. Have any photos of the leak ready, plus details of past repairs. In the meantime, catch the water and keep it clear of lights and sockets.
Could my leak actually be condensation?
The two can look alike. Drips from nail tips, damp underlay over a wide area and poor loft ventilation point towards condensation. We look at the pattern, take moisture readings and tell you which is more likely.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets in at the top can show up lower down. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. Problems there frequently show in the rooms on the top floor.
Leaks and storm damage in Lindford
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 the council is the place to ask. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like Weyford Nursery and Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Lindford is about 6 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Lindford, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU35 is covered for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Mount Pleasant Road, Taylors Lane and Liphook Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Lindford include Deadwater (1 mile south-west), Pinewood Village (1 mile west), Bordon (1 mile south-west), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Headley (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Lindford
Around Lindford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Holly Bush Inn and Mill Chase Academy. The closest station to Lindford is Liphook station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Lindford includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Common roof problems in Lindford
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly where ventilation is poor. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
We are often asked to look at:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp underlay across a wide area
If you let a flat or house near Liphook station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching the spot above the stain frequently doesn’t work. The real way in may be a metre or more away. An investigation finds the likely cause first, so the repair is aimed at the right place. In a smaller place like Lindford, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT