Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Lyde Green, Hampshire
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Lyde Green and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
How a roof leak investigation works in Lyde Green
Leaks tend to begin where one part of a roof meets another. Common entry points include chimney and wall flashings, valleys, parapet and box gutters, and the upstands and outlets on flat roofs. Each of these is checked in turn and follow the evidence. Chimneys, dormers and roof lights each add joints of their own. We check all of them, from every safe vantage point. If you’ve noticed wet patches on loft insulation and drips from nail tips in a cold loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
Being in a small place like Lyde Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Lyde Green (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Lyde Green
Also in Lyde Green
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Do you need a roof leak investigation in Lyde Green?
Slipped or missing slates and tiles let rain reach the underlay. Ageing felt underlay eventually tears and lets water through, while some very old roofs have nothing under the coverings. Corroded nails, known as ‘nail fatigue’, are a frequent cause on slate roofs.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
If you let a flat or house near Hook station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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.
Questions from Lyde Green
Is my home in Lyde Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Lyde Green in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Lyde Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Lyde Green?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Let us know if there are tanks or pipes in the loft
- Check the loft is accessible
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes one in person. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Make sure insulation does not block airflow at the eaves.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Somewhere as small as Lyde Green, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What a roof leak investigation looks like in Lyde Green
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Stratfield Saye House, about 2.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lyde Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Rotherwick Church: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. Take a building like Whitewater Church of England Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Roofs in Lyde Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lyde Green and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
Roof leak investigations in RG27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Lyde Green, we cover Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Around Lyde Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. Lyde Green’s nearest station is Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). The countryside around Lyde Green includes The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.