Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Littleton, Hampshire
Roof leak investigations in Littleton and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Stains around a skylight
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Roof leak investigation in Littleton
Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they’re useful. Moisture readings show which materials are wet. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that can point to wet areas, not water itself, so its findings are checked with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is part of the Premium Survey, and moisture detection comes with Standard. Thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, on a dry roof with little wind. We survey flat roof details, valleys and parapet gutters and slate and tile slopes, and common reasons people get in touch are damp walls below an overflowing gutter and drips from nail tips in a cold loft.
In a village or hamlet like Littleton, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. We look at whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
Where we can’t see part of the leaking roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Littleton (SO22)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
A leak at a flashing often shows some way from the joint. That is why we check the flashings near a stain, not just the one directly above.
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. From inside the loft space, we follow the water’s route back.
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What else we do in Littleton
Prices for roof leak investigations in Littleton
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Littleton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You get in touch with details of the leak and any photos.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Do you need a roof leak investigation in Littleton?
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Hidden gutters behind parapets cause the most trouble, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Stains around a skylight
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Take an older house close to Church of St Catherine: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Littleton
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
- Rooflights and dormers
Leaks and storm damage in Littleton
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 check with the council. 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. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harestock Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. For landlords with property near Winchester station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Littleton is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Littleton and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Littleton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We work across SO22 for roof leak investigations. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on Rutledge Drive, Fyfield Way and Hilden Way. Close by, we survey roofs in Harestock (1 mile south-east), Weeke (1 mile south-east), Sparsholt (1 mile south-west), Westley (2 miles west) and Abbotts Barton (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Littleton
We work in homes and buildings around Henry Beaufort School and The Running Horse pub. The closest station to Littleton is Winchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Littleton include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Questions from Littleton
Will you come out to Littleton?
Yes. Littleton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Littleton in the area you cover?
Yes, Littleton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I book a survey in Littleton?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair itself is a separate job. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention.
Do you use thermal imaging to find leaks?
Thermal imaging is used where it is useful, and it is included in our Premium Survey. It picks up temperature patterns rather than water, so anything it suggests is checked with moisture readings.