Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Leak Investigation in Martyr Worthy
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Martyr Worthy, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. A low or cracked upstand is a common way in.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings that have been patched with bitumen.
About our roof leak investigation in Martyr Worthy
Our roof leak investigations cover Martyr Worthy and the wider South East. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. The findings come in a written report with photos. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, then ring 07833 053749 or email us to arrange a visit. If you’re worried about water coming in around a roof light or dormer and damp walls below an overflowing gutter, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Martyr Worthy, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Martyr Worthy (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Martyr Worthy property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Photograph anything new.
Roof leak investigations in Martyr Worthy: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Take a building like Itchen Abbas Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. For landlords with property near Winchester station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Swithin, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Martyr Worthy is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Martyr Worthy can all book roof leak investigations, with a written report and photographs every time. Martyr Worthy is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: SO21. Streets in the area include Chilland Lane and Bridgetts Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Martyr Worthy: Itchen Abbas (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile south-west), Abbots Worthy (2 miles west), Itchen Stoke (2 miles east) and Kings Worthy (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
Near you in Martyr Worthy
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough pub, among other places. The closest station to Martyr Worthy is Winchester station, about 3.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Martyr Worthy includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Why it is worth a survey now in Martyr Worthy
A leak that returns after a repair typically means the real source wasn’t found. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. It gives the next repair a far better chance. For an older or listed building in a place like Martyr Worthy, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Martyr Worthy, 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.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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FAQs for Martyr Worthy
Will you come out to Martyr Worthy?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Martyr Worthy in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Martyr Worthy is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I book a survey in Martyr Worthy?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us 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?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does the visit take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Prices for roof leak investigations in Martyr Worthy
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.